Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, fresh broccoli, and a homemade Parmesan Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting and quick dinner.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of nutmeg
1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
Salted water, for boiling
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli florets during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, whisking until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Let simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or additional cream to loosen.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan, parsley, black pepper, or lemon zest as desired.
Notes
Swap shrimp for grilled chicken, salmon, or mushrooms for variety.
Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter sauce.
For low-carb, serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra color and flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
