Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli
- 6 cups large broccoli spears
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Lay the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil over the broccoli, and season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the broccoli until it starts to become tender, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Turn the broiler on high.
- Scatter the shrimp on top of the broccoli.
- Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through and the broccoli is tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the shrimp are cooking, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
- Saute the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the cornstarch in a medium bowl, and whisk in the lemon juice and chicken broth.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the garlic and bring to a simmer.
- Add the oregano and continue to cook the sauce, whisking constantly, until it has thickened, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the shrimp and broccoli on a serving platter.
- Spoon the sauce generously over them, and serve.
- Fat: 100g (before), 8.8g (after)
- Calories: 1,500 (before), 225 (after)
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Cholesterol: 129mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 513mg
broccoli spears, extravirgin olive oil, salt, shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, lowfat, fresh oregano
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-scampi-with-broccoli-374936 (may not work)