Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Creamy Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo, a dish that effortlessly transforms a weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This flavorful recipe features succulent shrimp and fresh broccoli enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your cravings after a long day. Dive into this comforting meal that brings both elegance and flavor to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the last two minutes of cooking the pasta, add broccoli florets. Drain together and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, adding Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and let thicken (about 5 minutes).
- Combine drained pasta and broccoli with sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg