Scampi with Broccoli

 

Makes 6 servings

Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes 

Ingredients: 

- 1 tablespoon olive oil 

- 1 tablespoon minced garlic 

- 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon cornstarch 

- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 

- Lemon juice to taste 

- Freshly ground black pepper to taste 

- Lemon wedges 

Instructions for making:

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp. Olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tbsp. Minced garlic and ½ tsp crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1 large 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 4 cups 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 2/3 cup clam juice, remaining 1/2 tbsp. Minced garlic and ½ tsp. cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. 

4. Stir in 2 tbsp. Chopped basil and season with lemon juice and black pepper. Add reserved shrimp and broccoli and heat through. 

5. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges. 

Nutritional Information per servings: 

- 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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