Recipes Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables 4.5 (34) 26 Reviews 19 Photos Here's a healthy twist on shrimp scampi: we left out the butter and loaded the dish up with red peppers and asparagus to create an ample and satisfying portion. Recipe by Breana Lai, M.P.H., R.D. Published on August 4, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 19 19 19 19 Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large red bell peppers, diced 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest ½ 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 Directions 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. 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. Tips By EatingWell.com. © Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 217 Calories 6g Fat 17g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 217 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 174mg 58% Sodium 527mg 23% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 8g Protein 26g Vitamin C 128mg 639% Calcium 106mg 8% Iron 8mg 45% Potassium 829mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved