Spaghetti squash stuffed with shrimp fajita

November 14, 2022 from Tanya Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

This Spaghetti squash stuffed with shrimp fajita is the perfect combination of vegetables, shrimp and spices. This flavorful dish is a healthy, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite fajita flavors.

This Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is so good and I can’t wait to share it with you. This recipe combines all the flavor of fajitas with plump shrimp and delicious spaghetti squash. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, versatile, and tastes great with many other dishes. They will love it.

This is a really healthy way to enjoy shrimp fajitas. While you could make this as a tortilla filling, it also tastes great on its own. You can skip the carbs and enjoy this flavorful dish as is or with a few toppings. The spaghetti squash absorbs the fajita seasoning, and its texture and shape are so similar to pasta that you’ll find this meal satisfying and comforting. Let’s talk about what you’re going to use to make it.

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main ingredients

• spaghetti squash.
• olive oil, salt and pepper. To season the spaghetti squash.
• Shrimp.
• Paprika. Any color you like.
• Onion. Red, white or yellow.
• Fajita seasoning. I buy this.
• Cheese. Any cheese you like. I used mozzarella here.

How to do it

1. Halve the pumpkin lengthwise with a sharp knife and remove the seeds with a spoon. Brush the flesh of each half with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place halves, flesh-side down, on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until edges just brown, about 45 minutes.

2. About 10 minutes before the spaghetti squash is cooked, prepare the fajita shrimp. In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the peppers and onion in olive oil over high heat until lightly charred, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add shrimp and fajita seasoning. Continue cooking until the shrimp are just cooked through (about 3-4 minutes). Set it aside and return to the spaghetti squash.

4. When the spaghetti squash is baked, remove from the oven and separate the squash strands by scraping off the flesh with a fork. Transfer the scraped strands to the pan with the shrimp and mix well.

5. Divide the fajita shrimp among the spaghetti squash boats and top with cheese. Place back in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dish is nicely heated. Garnish with chopped coriander or parsley. Surcharge.

Tips for the Best Shrimp Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Fajita

• Choose prepared shrimp. Save yourself time and effort by purchasing shrimp that are already peeled, deveined and tailless.
• Cook the shrimp just enough. To avoid gummy, overcooked shrimp, cook them until they’ve just turned pink and opaque. This is because they continue to cook when mixed with the hot squash.
• Cut the peppers and onions into strips. Slicing the veg lengthwise makes it easier to blend in with the similar shape of the spaghetti squash, so there’s a bit of everything in every bite.
• Scrape out the spaghetti squash with a fork. This is the easiest way to pull out the squash while keeping the spaghetti-like strands. They should be easy to remove using this method.

Variations on this recipe

• Add other vegetables. Feel free to add the fajita veggies if you like, or substitute if they’re not your favorite. Mushrooms, spinach, jalapenos, and others also work.
• Substitute another protein. If you can’t use shrimp, you can also make this dish with diced chicken, tofu, or beef.
• Add fresh herbs. Cilantro and parsley are delicious in this Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. You can also add oregano or thyme.
• make it vegan Substitute a plant-based protein and cheese to make this recipe vegan-friendly.

How to store and reheat it

Store any leftovers you have from this Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave or oven for a few minutes, or heat in the oven until heated through.

What should you serve it with?

This Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is so satisfying, flavorful, and easy. It will be the perfect addition to your dining table.

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