Broiled Shrimp and Broccoli with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients

1. cooking spray
2. 3 T creamy peanut butter, preferably natural
3. 2 T soy sauce
4. 1 1/2 t packed dark brown sugar
5. 1 1/2 t sesame oil
6. 1 1/2 t Sriracha; more to taste
7. 1 1/2 t plain rice vinegar
8. 1 1/2 t lime juice
9. 1 1/4 lb extra-large shrimp(26 to 30 per lb), peeled and deveined
10. 1 lb broccoli florets, cut to 1 inch(about 4 cups)
11. 1 T olive oil
12. salt to taste
13. pepper to taste
14. prepared rice for serving

Instructions

1. Position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high.
2. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil and mist it with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, vinegar, lime juice, and 2 Tbs. warm water until smooth.
4. Set aside half of the sauce for serving and toss the shrimp with the remaining sauce.
5. On the prepared pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Arrange in a single layer and broil until lightly browned on the edges, about 3 minutes, keeping a close eye on the pan and tossing occasionally to prevent burning.
7. Arrange the shrimp on and around the broccoli, spreading it out evenly.
8. Return the pan to the oven and broil until the broccoli is charred on the edges and the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
9. Serve the shrimp and broccoli over rice with the reserved peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

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