Shrimp 🍤 Broccoli 🥦 Alfredo 🍝

Shrimp 🍤 Broccoli 🥦 Alfredo 🍝

Hello dear friends! Craving something creamy, comforting, and delicious? This Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo is a delightful dish that's easy on the prep and big on flavor. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and wonderfully suited for our taste buds!

Let's get cooking!

**Yields:** 4 servings

**Prep time:** 15 minutes

**Cook time:** 20 minutes

**Ingredients You'll Need:**

• 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta

• * 1 tablespoon olive oil

• * 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen and thawed is perfectly fine!)

• * 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

• * 2 tablespoons butter

• * 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder if you prefer)

• * 2 cups half-and-half or milk (whole milk for richness, or a lighter option if you prefer)

• * 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)

• * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• * Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of warmth (skip if you prefer no spice)

**Easy Steps to Deliciousness:**

1. **Cook the Pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender but still with a slight bite). Drain well, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.

2. 2. **Sauté the Shrimp & Broccoli:** While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. If using frozen broccoli, you may need to add a splash of water and cover for a minute to help it thaw and cook.

3. 3. **Make the Creamy Sauce:** Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic (or garlic powder) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4. **Combine & Simmer:** Pour in the half-and-half (or milk) and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes, until it starts to thicken slightly.

5. 5. **Add the Cheese:** Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it's melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

6. 6. **Bring It All Together:** Add the cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, and broccoli back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. If you're using red pepper flakes, sprinkle them in now.

7. 7. **Serve and Enjoy!** Divide the Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo among plates. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.

This dish is so satisfying and brings a smile to everyone's face. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below! Happy cooking! ❤️ .