Healthy food:Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

 

Healthy food:Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

 

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 35 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided


• 2 large red bell peppers, diced


• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths


• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest


• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided


• 5 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 pound raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined


• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth


• 1 teaspoon cornstarch


• 2 tablespoons lemon juice


• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, asparagus, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; cover to keep warm.


2. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and add to the pan along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the vegetables.

 

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Healthy food:Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables