Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables
Recipe from EatingWell

Here's a healthy twist on shrimp scampi. We left out the butter and loaded the dish up with red peppers and asparagus for a refreshing spring meal. Serve with quinoa, whole-wheat couscous or linguine.


Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 2    large red bell peppers, dicedOn Sale
  • 2  pounds  asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengthsOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  freshly grated lemon zestOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, dividedOn Sale
  • 5  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  reduced-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsleyOn Sale

Directions
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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.
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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.

Nutrition information
Calories 226, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 514 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, Potassium 670 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 80%, Vitamin C 210%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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