Roasted Shrimp with Broccoli and Red Pepper
Serves 4
1 pound large raw shrimp (or 1 1/2 pounds medium), peeled and deveined
5 cups broccoli florets
2 small red peppers, cut in thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon
pinch salt and pepper
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Blanch the broccoli and red peppers in boiling water for four (4) minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the broccoli and red peppers for five (5) minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Toss the blanched veggies with the shrimp, oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Spread everything out on a foil lined shallow baking sheet. Roast In the oven 8 - 10 minutes until shrimp is cooked.