Lemon Garlic Pan Fried Shrimp with Vegetables

Lemon Garlic Pan Fried Shrimp With Vegetables

This delicious, low calorie shrimp recipe is definitely a keeper. Sauteed in a creamy lemon butter garlic sauce with fresh vegeatbles, you get a meal that’s not only delicious, but incredibly filling for just 4 Points + per serving.

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 large red bell peppers, diced
• 1 large bunch of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp light butter (I used Brummel & Brown)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fat free chicken broth
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
2. Add butter, bell peppers, broccoli, shallots, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. Spray skillet again with nonfat cooking spray and add in garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Whisk broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and add to the pan along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. 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.
6. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the vegetables.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

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