Spicy Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli Rabe
Updated Dec. 4, 2023
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:2 to 3 servings
- ¾pound broccoli rabe, tough bottom stems removed
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional
- ½teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¼teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, or to taste
- ¾pound large shrimp, peeled
- 1teaspoon orange zest
- Orange wedges, for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)
251 calories; 15 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 26 grams protein; 487 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 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.
- Step 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.
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Christa
Well, gee, here's an important detail that is left out of the recipe but is mentioned in the accompanying article: "The one thing to be careful about is trimming the broccoli rabe. Although the thick, fibrous stems can soften when they are cooked in liquid (blanching or braising, for example), they will get stringy if they are roasted. So lop them off entirely. Nice looking leaves, florets and any thin, tender stems are what you want to use here."
Angélique
Simple and delicious. The orange zest is spot on. I put the shrimp on a separate baking sheet and put it in oven 3 minutes after the broccoli (recommended if you don't like rubbery overcooked shrimp).
Curtis Hartman
first rate dish ... bit it looks better and is easier to eat with some further prep of the rabe. Try cutting it into a chiffonade, say, or into bite size pieces.
Christa
Ten minutes in a 425-degree oven? Are you sure this isn't going to turn the shrimp to rubber?
dah
I'm not a huge lover of garlic, but this needed it. I added a couple of crushed garlic cloves to both the shrimp and broccoli rabe. Otherwise, prepared this exactly as written and loved it!
NJR
yes - I only had broccoli in the house so used that. Cut the stems lengthwise into narrow stalks and followed recipe as described. Excellent and easy and fast
ellen
I found that the broccoli rabe benefitted (even after trimming the tough stems) from a quick blanching before adding shrimp and cooking in the oven. I also added a finely minced clove of garlic. Terrific recipe. and would work well w/ other proteins.
jennifer
Cook shrimp separately and take out after 5 min max.
katethomas56
The orange zest and sesame oil are key to the pleasing flavor of this dish,but I would not say this is spicy. I took the shrimp out of the oven after 5 minutes.
Quick, easy meal. Line the cookie tray with tine foil and clean up takes about 2 minutes.
Leskap19
very tasty, very easy!! The orange flavor is wonderful. may want to toss shrimp with a little with cumin or chlii powder to amp up the spice. Next time I will put the broccoli rabe in for five minutes then add the shrimp to the pan. This time I removed the shrimp early as it was clearly finished cooking.
ilovevt
I said timing was perfect in my original post, but actually I took many people's advice and added the shrimp only for the last five minutes. That timing really was perfect.
Denny
Works well with asparagus too. 10 mins is a lot for the shrimp, test after about 5-6 min.
Susan
I echo other reviewers that adding chopped garlic enhances the dish. The sesame seed oil and orange zest is spot on. Great weeknight meal!!!!
Mary
Did not find broccoli rabe at the store, so I used baby bok choy. Delicious, although next time I'll trim the stems closer to the base of the leaf -- the thickest white parts were kind of mushy.
Nancy
Oh. My. Goodness!!! So Delicious!! I w made this with broccoli florets and garlic, and will double the amount of broccoli next time. Served with crusty bread and fresh fruit!!! We loved it.
Heidi Menocal
I'm glad I read some of the comments before cooking. I added some garlic to the shrimp. I also baked the broccoli rabe for 7 minutes, before adding the shrimp and baking everything for 5 minutes. I was skimpy with the red pepper flakes, as I don't like spicy. I will add more next time.
K Soff
Made with regular broccoli and lots of garlic last night. Great taste and was easy after work. And healthy.
mimi
Made this with modifications. First, only had smaller shrimp and only about 7-8 so had to reduce cooking time (~5 mins in the oven). Didn’t have oranges so used zest of one mandarin. Minced a small garlic clove and about the same amount of minced ginger. Just mixed rabe and shrimp together with a bit of salt, drizzled olive oil and sesame oil (w/o measuring) with pepper flakes, zest, garlic and ginger. It was delicious! Thought of mixing in a bit sugar but didn’t need it. Zest was so fragrant.
JoAnn
Add 1 clove garlic
Sara Buckley
Was nervous making this in the oven based on others' comments. So I used a very hot skillet. Cooked shrimp first, then saved on plate. Then swiss chard from farmers' market [spun dry, then mixed with oils, etc], then added shrimp back. Served on top of brown rice. Liked it a lot.
Mary
There is really no reason to toss the vegetables in one bowl and the shrimp in another unless you decide to put the vegetables in for a couple of minutes before adding the shrimp.
Matthew
I made this tonight using Chinese broccoli (gai lan) rather than broccoli rabe due to my local market not having the latter on hand. I added the shrimp and flipped the greens over when my timer said 6 minutes left to cook. Once out of the oven I realized I had forgotten the orange zest, so I sprinkled a little bit of Red Boat fish sauce over everything before serving to add interest. Magnificent!!
Priscilla
Extremely easy and tasty! I just mixed the shrimp and broccoli together. I did add a little baby garlic because I got some from the garden yesterday. Plus, easy cleanup! The only difficulty was losing a shrimp somewhere in the innards of my gas oven.
Sheila Pulver
I concur with people who cooked shrimp for a shorter time than broccoli and also the decision to add minced garlic. Other than those slight adjustments, this recipe is easy, delicious, and healthy.
katie
I didn't have any orange, but substituted lemon which was still very good I only cooked it for 5mins. This is definitely going to become a go to dish on weeknights, it was yummy and quick.
Suzanne Querry
We found that the shrimp was overdone and the broccoli underdone. Otherwise, this is a very appealing recipe idea.
Mary
It's important to use larger shrimp, which is more expensive. An option is to roast the vegetable for three or four minutes, then toss them and add the shrimp.
ilovevt
I said timing was perfect in my original post, but actually I took many people's advice and added the shrimp only for the last five minutes. That timing really was perfect.
ilovevt
Easy to cook and I found the time perfect. But a bit bland. I added garlic and served it with feta cheese. Capers might also work and/or olives. Definitely healthy and good, but not great.
Sylvia
Delicious! Read other comments before making this. Thanks everyone for posting. I cut off the thick stems & lightly blanched the broccoli rabe 1st. I laid it out on a paper-lined cookie sheet to dry while I got the shrimp ready.
I also added a couple cloves of very finely minced garlic. I used 21-25/lb shrimp which were done in 9 min.
Noleen
It was fabulous did follow recommendations for trimming Broccli Rabe the Shrimp delicious
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