Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers

Recipe courtesy Jimmy Bradley, Red Cat Restaurant, NYC

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Chef Cooks at Home: Jimmy Bradley

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (26)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 large spaghetti squash
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup diced zucchini (rind only)
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup julienne tomato concasse (peeled and seeded)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut both squash in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop out all seeds. Rub them inside and out with the oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the squash cut side down on a sheet pan or cookie sheet and cover with foil. Place in the oven and cook until the rind is slightly soft or gives with a little pressure, about 20 minutes. When they are done, scrape the meat out with a fork and reserve, keeping warm.

In a hot skillet, melt the butter and continue to cook until dark brown. Add the capers, zucchini, and bell pepper to stop the butter from cooking any further, and cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley and season with salt and pepper.

In a large mixing bowl mix the squash, butter sauce, and tomatoes and serve.

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recipe Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers
Julie Glenview, IL 11-09-2009
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Sour! Way too lemony!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Had high hopes for this, but really disliked it! Down right sour.
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Michelle Phoenix, AZ 09-26-2009
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WAY too rich for me!!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I can see how this recipe would be really awesome if adjusted a little, but I could only eat a few bites. It was SO rich,... there was way too much butter (there's something I never thought I'd say!!). I think if I make this again I will cut the amount of butter in half because I just could not eat any of it. I threw away about 5 pounds of food, and that was disppointing because I love a good vegetable recipe.Read more
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Lisa enid, OK 04-16-2009
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awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

love it! i added shrimp and it was excellent. i like to experiment, and i won't tell my husband what is in it, so he won't... tell me if he liked it -- he didn't say anything bad ... that means he liked it! :O) i also warmed the leftovers and put them in a soft pita for lunch - i'm salivating just thinking of it! Read more
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liz estes park, CO 01-05-2009
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BIG HIT for our January Vegetarian Diet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband took the first bite and said, "this could be a regular"! I loved it too...SOLD!
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Anonymous 08-27-2008
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LOVE IT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Always come back to this recipe. I'll add shrimp or flank steak and make it a meal.
recipe Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers
Gayle Virginia Beach, VA 03-22-2008
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Leave out the capers please
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

20 miinutes would never cook those squash who were they fooling. I will wrap each piece in foil, it will cook faster( maybe... in 20 min). It took 90 min for my squash to cook The recipe is delicious but I will not use capers. This dish will be a conversation peice at any dinner table, and my veggie family members will love it.Read more