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Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

Easy Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

Description

25-minute Easy Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta with shrimp, broccoli, and garlic. Crowd-pleasing dinner for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz (340g) fettuccine or linguine pasta

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups (280g) fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth

1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the same pot. This blanches the broccoli perfectly while saving you from using an extra pot.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta and broccoli together. Set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. Pat them dry with paper towels (this ensures proper searing instead of steaming) and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just barely cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Garlic burns easily, so watch it carefully!
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any flavorful browned bits from cooking the shrimp. Let the broth reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  8. Remove the pan from heat and gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  9. Return the pan to low heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Add the drained pasta, broccoli, and shrimp to the sauce, tossing gently to coat everything evenly. If needed, add more pasta water to loosen the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  11. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.

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