Spicy Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli Rabe
This is one of the easiest, low carb, high protein meals you can prepare, requiring only a few ingredients but offering bright, rich flavors. Simply toss the shrimp and broccoli with sesame oil, chile flakes, and orange zest, spread out on a sheet pan and roast until cooked. Shrimp is a great source of protein and healthy fat. Broccoli rabe is the tender part of the broccoli and tastes delicious when roasted. It is also packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. This dish is delicious when accompanied with brown rice. You can also add sliced red bell pepper to add another dimension of flavor and additional nutrients.
Makes: 4 servings
Time to cook: 20 minutes
Ingredients
¾ pound broccoli rabe, tough bottom stems removed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional
½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, or to taste
¾ pound large shrimp, peeled
1 teaspoon orange zest
Orange wedges, for serving
Cooking Instructions
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sesame oil if using, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon chile flakes. In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the orange zest, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and remaining ⅛ teaspoon chile flakes.
2. Spread broccoli and shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing once or twice halfway through, until shrimp are just opaque and broccoli is tender and golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Serve with orange wedges.
Nutrition per serving
251 calories; 15 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 3grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugar; 26 grams protein; 487 milligrams sodium
Recipe by Melissa Clark, NY Times Cooking
