Of all the many green vegetables available to us, we tend to be profoundly lacking inspiration when it comes to selecting one for dinner.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the green had some pizazz? That was my inspiration for this dish, to create a fast and easy green dish that had lots of flavor and doesn’t rely on the usual suspects.

The solution was a heaping tray of roasted peppery shrimp and edamame, creating an attractive and filling side dish that even could double as a main course. And yes, use 2 tablespoons of black pepper. That’s the point. And it is delicious.