Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Spaghetti Squash Skillet
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 13 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Cost
- $16.25
- Nutrition
- 310 cal · 32g protein
- one-pot
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Spaghetti Squash Skillet is a Cajun weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $16 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Contains: Shellfish— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- Box graterDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb large shrimp
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Microwave 1 whole spaghetti squash for 8 minutes, then halve lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and use a fork to shred strands into a bowl; set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, dice 1 medium onion and 1 large red bell pepper, mince 4 garlic cloves, and sauté onion and pepper for 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute.
- Add 1.5 lb shrimp to the skillet and cook 3 minutes until they begin to turn pink, then stir in 1 can coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes until shrimp reach 145°F and are fully opaque.
- Divide shredded squash among four shallow bowls and top each with an equal portion of the creamy Cajun shrimp and vegetables.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
1 bag bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 880 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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