Description
A cozy pasta dish where tender shrimp and vibrant broccoli are tossed in a velvety garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Rich, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt, plus extra for pasta water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
- Optional: lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta and broccoli.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Finishing Touches: Return shrimp, pasta, and broccoli to skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Note: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce and best flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp; they can become rubbery quickly.
- Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling.
- Reserved pasta water helps the sauce cling perfectly to the pasta.
- A squeeze of lemon brightens the dish right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp alfredo, creamy shrimp pasta, broccoli alfredo, fettuccine alfredo with shrimp, weeknight dinner, seafood pasta