Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus (10 min prep – 10 min cook)

A light and lean dinner idea with fresh asparagus, shrimp and garlic. It takes only minutes to prepare and tastes delicious! Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2½ cups (about 1 lb) sliced asparagus
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. Shrimp
• 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 cup prepared brown rice

Instructions

-Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shrimp, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

-Stir in broth and juice; bring to a boil and cook a few minutes longer. Don’t overcook or the shrimp will become tough.

-Remove from heat; serve with juices over brown rice or other whole grain.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ½ of recipe Calories: 360 Fat: 11g Carbohydrates: 15g Sugar: 5g Fiber: 5g Protein: 52g

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