Lemony Sauteed Shrimp With Broccoli and Peas

From Everyday Food, March 2007

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter, divided
• 4  scallions, thinly sliced with greens and whites separated
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon zest
• 5 -6  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  lb broccoli, florets cut up and stems peeled and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  coarse salt
•  ground pepper
• 1  lb  peeled deveined large shrimp, patted dry
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen peas

Directions

1. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large skillet with a lid, over medium heat.
2. Add scallion whites, lemon zest, broccoli, water, salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook until broccoli is bright green and starting to soften (3-4 minutes).
4. Add shrimp and peas.
5. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and peas are tender (4-6 minutes).
6. Add lemon juice, scallion tops and 2 Tablespoons butter.
7. Season with salt and pepper.