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Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp, Bacon, Kale, and Tomatoes

Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp and Bacon Recipe

This creamy spaghetti squash with shrimp and bacon is low-carb comfort food at its best — juicy shrimp, smoky bacon, and a light tomato cream sauce!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 5 pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, rough chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated for topping
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • avocado oil

Instructions

Spaghetti Squash

  • Wash and dry squash. Microwave for 5-7 minutes in order to soften skin.
  • Let cool and cut squash in half. Remove seeds.
  • Drizzle with avocado oil and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
  • Roast on a parchment lined baking sheet at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until spaghetti strands easily come away from the squash.
  • Place spaghetti squash strands into a bowl and set aside.

The Sauce

  • While the squash roasts, make the sauce. In a cast iron skillet, render bacon pieces on medium-high heat. Once bacon becomes crispy, remove it and set aside.
  • Add onions and sautè in bacon fat until they start to become translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst. Next, add the kale and garlic and cook until kale is wilted.
  • Stir heavy cream, juice of half the lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix finished sauce together with reserved spaghetti squash strands.

The Shrimp

  • Simply season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Sauté in a little avocado oil on medium high heat until the shrimp curl and turn pink. This shouldn't take more than a few minutes.

Finishing

  • Spoon the spaghetti squash mixture onto a plate. Top with shrimp. Finish with a healthy dusting of parmesan cheese, the crispy bacon pieces, and an extra squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6318IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 2mg
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