Garlicky Shrimp with Broccoli and Toasted Breadcrumbs

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 cups uncooked broccoli, small florets1/4 cup(s) water1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin, divided1/3 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs1/2 tsp lemon zest1/4 tsp table salt, divided1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, large, peeled, deveined3 clove(s) (large) garlic clove(s), sliced1/3 cup(s) canned chicken broth1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
Put broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave on high until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well, set aside.

Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often until lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape toasted crumbs into a bowl, stir in lemon zest and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Heat 1 steaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and saute until shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute until very light golden, about 1 minute.

Stir in broth, pepper flakes and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring to loosen bits from bottom of pan, just until shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute.

Remove skillet from heat and add cooked broccoli; toss to mix and coat. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining teaspoon oil, toss again. Serve shrimp and broccoli sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs.

Serving Size: Serves 4 - Yields about 3/4 cup shrimp with broccoli and 4 teaspoon breadcrumbs per serving.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ORLIBERTY.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 225.8
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 221.4 mg
  • Sodium: 501.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 28.0 g

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