Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables Recipe

Name: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 large red bell peppers, diced; 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (26 - 30 per pound); 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 large red bell peppers, diced
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (26 - 30 per pound)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

1
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add bell peppers, asparagus, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes.
3
Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
4
Add the remaining oil and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Add shrimp and cook, stirring for one minute.
6
Whisk broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and add to the pan along with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly and the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
7
Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve the shrimp over the vegetables.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 large red bell peppers, diced, 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

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