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Shrimp and Asparagus Scampi with Avocado

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 pounds asparagus spears trimmed
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 large lemons zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a large sheet pan, place the shrimp and asparagus and season well with salt and pepper and then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the avoacdo. Pour over the shrimp and asparagus and then roast in the oven for 35 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and pink and the asparagus is cooked through.
  • Serve hot topped with avocado.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Faux-Tay-Toes (1/2 head cauliflower, 1/2 tablespoon butter, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste:
Directions: Steam cauliflower until tender. In a large bowl, add steamed cauliflower, butter, salt and pepper. Mash together until resembling mashed potatoes.) + Steamed broccoli.
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