lemon-garlic shrimp & vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 large red bell peppers, diced
• 2 pounds fresh 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

Recipe

Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.
• 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.