Recipe

In a Rush? This Supper's a Snap


This is an awesome recipe that happens to be healthy and delicious and can be made in a snap when you're short on time and need a quick dinner. Red pepper and asparagus not only give this dish its colorful appearance but they also contribute a host of important nutrients, including heart-healthy lycopene and folic acid. You can use frozen shrimp if you can't get to the store to buy fresh. Serve with a healthy whole grain like quinoa or whole-wheat couscous and you've got a balanced meal.

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Vegetables

Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 large red bell peppers, diced

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound raw shrimp (26–30 shrimp per pound), peeled and deveined

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, asparagus, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are 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 skillet 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 skillet 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.

Makes 4 servings.

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Recipe reprinted with the permission of EatingWell.com.

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