"Here's an example of international cooking at its fastest and best: a speedy Asian take-out favorite given an update with the Italian sparkle of basil, garlic and lemon...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup bottled clam juice or reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
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3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined (see Ingredient note)
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1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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4 cups broccoli florets
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2/3 cup water
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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Lemon wedges
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Ingredient Note: Shrimp are sold by the number needed to make one pound--for example, 21-25 count or 31-40 count--and by more generic size names, such as large or extra large. Size names don't always correspond to the actual count size.To