on May 05, 2022, Updated May 17, 2024
Why You’ll Love Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
This Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta is the perfect combination of protein and carbs and it’s everything I love in a simple home-cooked meal🍽️ . This recipe is great for clean-out-the-fridge days as you can substitute veggies and use whatever you have on hand. Your family will love this flavorful and fresh bowl of pasta featuring 🍤 tender shrimp, crisp broccoli and an easy breezy creamy sauce.
How to Prepare Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
🔪 Use a sharp knife to mince your garlic and chop the broccoli into florets. 🧄 Now, in a pan over medium-high heat add the butter, olive oil, and garlic. 🍤 Once it starts to heat up, add in the shrimp and then season with salt and pepper. 🔥 Cook the shrimp on each side for 1 to 2 minutes and then take the pan off the heat completely. 🧂 In a separate pot on the stove, boil the pasta in the salted water to al-dente. 🥦 Add the raw broccoli florets to the water one minute before the pasta has finished cooking. 💧 Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked broccoli and pasta to the pan with the shrimp, and then add a splash of the starchy water as well. 🥄 Now, add a heaping tablespoon or two of cream cheese and give it all a stir until it comes together as a creamy sauce (add more pasta water, if needed). 🥣 If needed, heat it through for another minute or two to bind the sauce and warm everything up together.
Variations and Substitutions for Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
Best Served With
A fresh side salad that’s quick to put together like my Simple Green Salad. A full protein such as 🥩 The Best Carne Asada (Flat-Iron Steak) or Grilled Lemon Chicken Breast. With my 🍕 Low Carb Pizza so you can use up the rest of the veggies in the fridge as toppings!
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