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Scampi with Broccoli




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet






List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  
• 1 lb. large shrimp,peeled and deveined
  
• Salt to taste
  
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  
• 2/3 cups water
  
• 2/3 cups bottled clam juice
  
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  
• Lemon juice to taste
  
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• Lemon wedges
  






Instructions



1. In a large nonstick skillet,heat 1/2 Tbsp oil over med-high heat. Add 1/2 Tbsp garlic and crushed red pepper;cook,stirring,until fragrant,about 1 min. Add shrimp and season with salt. Saute until shrimp are pink,about 3 min. transfer to a bowl;set aside.
   
2. Add remaining 1/2 Tbsp. oil to skillet. Add broccoli and season with salt. Saute until bright green,about 1 min. Add water,cover and cook until broccoli is just tender and water has evaporated,3-5 min. Transfer broccoli to bowl with shrimp.
   
3. In a small bowl,combine clam juice,remaining 1/2 Tbsp garlic and cornstarch;stir until smooth. Add to skillet and cook,stirring,over med-high heat,until thickened,3-4 min. Stir in basil and season with lemon juice and pepper. Add reserved shrimp and broccoli and heat through. Serve immediately,with lemon wedges.
   
4. 4 servings