Lemony Sauteed Shrimp With Broccoli And Peas - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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