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Scampi with Broccoli

4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes

Start to finish: 15minutes

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 cup water 2/3 cup 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 medium-high heat. Add 1/2 Tbsp. garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and season with salt. Sauté until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.

2. Add remaining 1/2 Tbsp. oil to skillet. Add broccoli and season with salt. Sauté until bright green, about 1 minute. Add water, cover and cook until broccoli is just tender and water has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. 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 medium-high heat, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in basil and season with lemon juice and pepper. Add reserved shrimp and broccoli and heat

through. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information: 185 calories 6 total fat (1 g sat)

175 mg cholesterol 7 g carbohydrate 26 g protein 3 g fiber

285 mg sodium


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