Description
Indulge in a decadent and comforting dish with this Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo recipe. Tender shrimp and vibrant broccoli are enveloped in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
For the Shrimp and Broccoli:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Add broccoli in the last few minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Shrimp: In a skillet, cook shrimp in olive oil or butter until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream. Simmer for a few minutes, whisk in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta, broccoli, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cherry tomatoes or mushrooms.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to sprinkle with additional herbs like basil or oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
Keywords: Shrimp Alfredo, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner Recipe
