Description
Tasty Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy, dreamy dish that combines succulent shrimp and vibrant broccoli in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate this nostalgic meal that brings warmth to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: wash and cut broccoli into florets, peel and devein shrimp, and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 230mg