Lemon Shrimp With Fresh Vegetables Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 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.

LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 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.

LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add bell peppers, asparagus, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp 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 oil and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp and cook, stirring for one minute.
• Whisk broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and add to the pan along with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly and the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve the shrimp over the vegetables.

LEMON SHRIMP WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Have all ingredients ready for stir-frying: Cut asparagus into 2-inch (5 cm) diagonal pieces; cut onion and tomatoes into wedges; cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch (6 mm) chunks; peel shrimp.
• Lemon Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice and vinegar; bring to boil, stirring.
• Cook 1 or 2 minutes until thickened.
• Season to taste with salt, and add a few drops yellow food coloring if desired.
• Keep sauce warm while stir-frying.
• In large skillet or wok, heat 2 Tbsp (25 mL) oil.
• Add asparagus and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add water and sprinkle lightly with salt; cover and steam until asparagus is nearly tender, about 2 minutes.
• Remove asparagus and set aside. Drain skillet. Add remaining oil to skillet. Brown onion and ginger lightly; remove ginger.
• Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add cucumber, tomatoes and asparagus; cover and steam for 2 or 3 minutes just until tender-crisp.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Stir in lemon sauce and lemon slices; bring to boil, stirring gently.
• Serve immediately.