Get the Recipe: Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
I absolutely love a creamy pasta dish. And for this Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta, I’ve made a garlic-y bechamel sauce and added in some parmesan cheese. And to top it off, I also added in some broccoli and sautéed shrimp.
Ingredients
- salt, to taste
- 8 ounces dried pasta, such as fettuccine
- 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets
- ½ - 1 pound large shrimp , shells removed and de-veined and cleaned
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- a drizzle of neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil
- the juice from ½ medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping if desired
- 1 pinch red chili flakes, optional
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Skillet
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. 3 minutes prior to the pasta being done, add the broccoli into the pot with the pasta and blanch until bright green and fork-tender. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set to the side. Drain both the pasta and broccoli and set to the side.
- To prepare the shrimp: Combine the shrimp and dried Italian herb seasoning in a medium bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add in shrimp and sauté until opaque in color and slightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on both sides. Squeeze with lemon juice on top. Transfer to a plate, cover and set to the side.
- Carefully wipe the same skillet clean and place over low heat. Add in the butter. Once melted, add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and sauté for a few more minutes. Slowly pour in the half and half and stir until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in the freshly grated Parmesan and a pinch of red chili flakes and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1 cup of pasta water. Lightly fold in shrimp and broccoli.
- Serve immediately and sprinkle with some more Parmesan on top, if desired.
Notes
If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a little water to thin it out some.
Serving: 8ounce, Calories: 679kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 338mg, Sodium: 1299mg, Potassium: 819mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1719IU, Vitamin C: 83mg, Calcium: 405mg, Iron: 3mg