Lenten Fridays

It's Lent and during Lent, my family chooses to sacrifice one favorite item for the entire 40 days of Lent in conjunction with working on one personal improvement.  It is amazing how aware of our behaviors we become when we remain mindful!  With that said, Friday's are meatless and with kids, meals can become a challenge.  One that was a hit this week:  Shrimp Scampi.  A healthy version, of course and the kids were wild about it!!  Here is the recipe!

Spaghetti Squash (2)
 (Cut length wise, separate and core out the seeds and pulp.  Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano and basil.  Place on a baking sheet covered in tin foil or parchment paper (for easy clean up).  Place cut side down and bake at 425 degrees for approximately 30-40 minutes.

Dice up (1) onion and 2-3 garlic cloves, place in skillet over medium heat with coconut oil and ghee.  Sweat the onions and garlic.    (2-3 minutes).  Then thru thawed, cooked shrimp and about 1/4 cup of vegetable stock in the skillet with onions and garlic.  Heat thru, add some salt and pepper.

Remove squash from oven and grab a fork (be careful, it is very hot).  Shred the inside of the squash with your fork.  Add the shrimp and sauce to shredded squash and serve.  It is so very yummy!!

You can make your favorite Gluten Free Garlic Bread Sticks and roast some Brussels Sprouts to balance out your meal!

4 Spaghetti Squash
Frozen Cooked Shrimp
1 Onion
2-3 Garlic Cloves
Coconut Oil
Ghee
Vegetable Stock
Oregano
Basil
Sea Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper