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    Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetable


    Source of Recipe


    Marla

    List of Ingredients




    Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetable


    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

    Recipe






    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.

    Nutrition
    Per serving: 227 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 174 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 28 g protein; 4 g fiber; 514 mg sodium; 670 mg potassium.

 

 

 


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