Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

Name: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 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

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 large red bell peppers, diced2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt, divided5 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEANCOURT84.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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