CREAMY SHRIMP & BROCCOLI ALFREDO PASTA 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

8 oz fettuccine or linguine
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or extra red pepper flakes, for garnish

‍ Directions:

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine or linguine and cook until al dente. For the last 2 minutes, add broccoli florets. Drain both and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2️⃣ Poach the Shrimp:
Simmer 4 cups of water with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add shrimp and poach for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make Alfredo Sauce:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Combine & Finish:
Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat. Gently fold in shrimp and heat through for 1 minute over low heat.
5️⃣ Serve Hot:
Plate and garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~635 kcal per serving
Servings: 4