Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

Ingredients
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 (6-oz.) box long-grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice, Original Recipe)

2 ¼ cups lower-sodium chicken broth

3 cups broccoli florets (from 1 head)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium lemon, thinly sliced

12 ounces large peeled, deveined raw shrimp
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine butter, garlic, lemon juice, black and red pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH until melted, about 45 seconds; set aside.

Step 2
Cook rice according to package directions, substituting broth for water. Fluff with a fork; stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture. Cover to keep warm.

Step 3
Meanwhile, toss together broccoli, oil, lemon slices, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake in preheated oven until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 13 minutes.

Step 4
Arrange shrimp on baking sheet with broccoli. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake at 450°F until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Serve with riceHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program. CG