a delicious and wholesome Shrimp Garlic Pasta with Steamed Broccoli recipe — a perfect mix of buttery garlic shrimp, tender pasta, and crisp-tender broccoli tossed together for a quick, satisfying dinner. 🍤🍝🥦
🥣 Ingredients
For the Pasta & Shrimp:
8 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Broccoli:
2 cups broccoli florets
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Steam the broccoli:
Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 4–5 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
(Or microwave with a splash of water for 2–3 minutes.)
Season lightly with salt and set aside.
Cook the shrimp:
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and toss.
Combine everything:
Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the shrimp.
Toss gently, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Serve warm:
Garnish with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil or butter if desired.
💡 Tips
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta for a lighter version.
Add a pinch of Italian seasoning or fresh basil for more flavor.
For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream before adding the pasta.