Paella On Spaghetti Squash Food

PERFECT PAELLA

Steps:

• In a very wide pan or paella pan, preheated over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, add rice and saute 2 or 3 minutes. Add saffron threads, bay leaf, broth, and thyme and bring liquids to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan with lid or foil and reduce heat to simmer.
• In a separate nonstick skillet, over medium high heat brown chicken on both sides in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add peppers and onions to the pan and cook 3 minutes longer. Add chorizo to the pan and cook 2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat.
• After about 13 minutes, add shellfish to the rice pan, nesting them in cooking rice. Pour in peas, scatter lemon zest over the rice and seafood, then cover the pan again. After 5 minutes, remove cover or foil from the paella and discard any unopened mussel shells. Stir rice and seafood mixture and lift out bay and thyme stems, now bare of their leaves. Arrange cooked chicken and peppers, onions and chorizo around the pan. Top with parsley and scallions. Serve with wedges of lemon and warm bread.

PAELLA ON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• On a working plan, poke the squash with a fork on all its surface. Cook in the microwave at high power for about 15 minutes (5 minutes per pound) or until tender when touching with a finger. The squash must be al dente. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut in half, remove the seeds and undo the flesh with a fork. In a bowl, mix the flesh in butter. Add salt and pepper. Set aside in a warm place.
• In a large skillet, brown the sausage, bell pepper and onion in oil. Add garlic and spices. Keep cooking 1 minute. Add salt and pepper. Deglaze with wine. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and bring to boil. Let simmer about 3 minutes. Add mussels and peas. Cook about 2 minutes. Add fish and shrimps. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes stirring frequently until mussels are open and shrimps are cooked. Sprinkle with parsley. Adjust seasoning.
• Serve on a bed of spaghetti squash.

STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Place the squash inside-up on a baking pan and pour the water into the pan.
• Rub the margarine and seasoning into the squash halves.
• Mix the jicama, carrots, green onion, and tomatoes and fill the halves evenly.
• Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Once tender, place on top rack and grill for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and put shredded mozzarella on top.
• Cut each half, scoop out the goodies and enjoy!

ROASTED SALMON WITH SPAGHETTI-SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500°F In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the squash until al dente, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the 2 tablespoons of oil with the lime and orange juices, garlic, chile and orange and lime zests. Season with salt and pepper.
• Carefully transfer the squash halves to a large bowl and let cool. Using a fork and starting at 1 end of each piece of squash, scrape up and separate the strands. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Spread the salmon slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for about 3 minutes, or until barely cooked through.
• In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, mint and dressing with the squash strands. Mound the salad on plates, top with the salmon and serve.

CREAMY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Split Squash in half length wise, remove seeds and guts.
• Cover with oil, salt and pepper.
• Cook cut side down on a baking sheet for 40-45min at 375 degrees until the outside is soft and the inside is fork tender.
• Remove squash strands by scraping the insides with a fork.
• Start sauce with 1 Tbs Olive Oil in a pan and add Shallots and Garlic.
• Cook until soft and translucent about 5 minutes.
• Add squash and heavy cream, cheese and lemon.
• Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Let cook on low for 3-5minutes and ENJOY!

SUPER SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash spaghetti squash then cut in half, lengthwise.
• Scrape out seeds.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on spaghetti squash halves, add butter then put in baking pan with 1/4 cup water.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, as squash is cooking, put stewed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, garlic and spinach in sauce pan, bring to a low boil and simmer 30 minutes.
• Drain off juice, add spaghetti sauce, bring back to a boil, simmer 15-20 minutes .
• Using a fork, scrape squash from shell, starting at one end finishing at the other.
• It will look just like spaghetti noodles.
• Put squash in one bowl and sauce in another bowl.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese and garlic bread or a salad.