Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, vibrant broccoli, and a light garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Blanch the Broccoli: Add broccoli to the pasta water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Combine: Toss the pasta, shrimp, and broccoli in the skillet. Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Serve: Divide into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Use whole-grain or gluten-free pasta for a healthier alternative.
- Swap broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or zucchini.
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream before tossing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380
- Sodium: ~700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g