Shrimp Burrito Bowl with Spaghetti Squash

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 35 min
  • Active: 35 min
Spaghetti squash is often thought of as a noodle substitute, but why not use it as a rice substitute too? Microwaving the squash for this dish will get it done in about 1/3 of the time it takes in the oven. Properly cooked squash will still have a little texture and bite, and is an earthy, neutral base for the bold flavors in this recipe.
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Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds)

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen

1 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon ancho chile powder

2 bell peppers (any color)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped stems

1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup tomatillo salsa

1/2 cup guacamole

Directions

  1. Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Put the squash in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a hole in the plastic to vent the steam. Microwave until just tender, about 15 minutes. Carefully uncover and let cool slightly. Scrape into strands with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with the lime zest, chile powder and a pinch each of salt and pepper; set aside. Thinly slice the bell peppers, discarding the seeds. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, season with salt and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cilantro stems and corn and cook until hot, 1 more minute. Push to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the other side, then add the shrimp and cook until lightly browned and mostly cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir into the pepper mixture until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1 more minute.
  3. Stir the sour cream and lime juice together; season with salt. Divide the squash among bowls and top with the shrimp mixture. Top with the salsa, lime sour cream, guacamole and cilantro leaves.

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