Garlicky Shrimp with Broccoli and Toasted Breadcrumbs

3 cups uncooked broccoli, small florets
1/4 cup(s) water
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin, divided
1/3 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp table salt, divided
1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
3 clove(s) (large) garlic clove(s), sliced
1/3 cup(s) canned chicken broth
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

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.