Description
Indulge in a delightful and creamy dish with this Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo recipe. Juicy shrimp, tender broccoli florets, and al dente fettuccine pasta coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce – a perfect combination for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare fettuccine according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sauté shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broccoli, pour in cream and milk, melt Parmesan, season, add shrimp back.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta, toss until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance the shrimp with white wine or lemon juice.
- Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape.
- If using frozen broccoli, ensure it’s thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
