Shrimp and broccoli pasta
This shrimp and broccoli pasta is cooked in a delicious homemade cream sauce and makes a healthy and filling meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
 | 400 g (0.9 lb) of any type of pasta like penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle, or even whole wheat pasta. I’m using tagliatelle. |
 | 1 cup of fresh baby or large decorticated shrimp |
 | 2 cups of fresh broccoli, chopped. If using frozen broccoli, let it defrost first. |
 | 1 cup of any type of crème fraiche or heavy cream |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of paprika |
 | 2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder or flakes |
 | 2 tablespoons of olive oil |
 | (Optional) 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this shrimp and broccoli pasta
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta once al dente.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces.
- Mix the shrimp seasoning ingredients in a large bowl.
- Coat the shrimp generously with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large casserole dish or wok with olive oil over high heat.
- Cook the broccoli for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp and cook with the broccoli for 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp are golden and cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and crème fraîche.
- Mix thoroughly until the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
- Serve warm.
For a healthy and filling meal, you can’t go wrong with this creamy shrimp and broccoli pasta. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply irresistible.
The sweetness of the shrimp pairs perfectly with the earthiness of the broccoli and pasta, and the creamy sauce brings everything together beautifully.
Shrimp is a healthy and delicious seafood option that provides numerous health benefits. It is low in calories and fat, but high in protein and essential nutrients. It is also quite versatile and can make a satisfying addition to any meal.
Shrimp with pasta is a dish that will leave you feeling full after eating a bowl, without being overly heavy or bloated. In addition, the recipe comes together quickly, especially if you use decorticated shrimp that doesn’t need deveining.
Add in a handful of simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry, and you have a delicious and satisfying meal even on busy weeknights, without having to spend hours in the kitchen.
Type of shrimp
Any type of shrimp will do in this recipe, including frozen decorticated shrimp. The types of shrimp that work well include pink shrimp, white shrimp, tiger shrimp, etc.
Just make sure to clean the shrimp and remove any shells and veins before placing in the Instant pot.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh baby shrimp
- 400 g of any type of pasta eg. penne, tagliatelle, farfelle, etc. (0.9lb)
- 2 cups of chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 cup of crème fraiche or heavy cream
Herbs and spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is al dente, drain the pasta while reserving one cup of the pasta water.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces using a sharp knife.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the spices for the shrimp rub together (salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, onion powderetc).
- Add the shrimp into the bowl and cover each one generously with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large casserole or wok on the stove, and cook the broccoli in olive oil at high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the casserole wok and cook together with the broccoli and olive oil for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp looks golden brown.
- Add in the cooked pasta to the casserole pan, along with the pasta water and crème fraiche, and mix throughly so that the sauce covers all the pasta.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This shrimp and broccoli pasta is can be served by itself as a complete meal, but can also be served with an appetizer like these tarama and tzatziki cucumber bites or these seafood spring rolls.
Another option is to serve it with a light salad, like this tuna and corn salad with greens or this mixed greens salad.
How to store it?
This shrimp and broccoli pasta can easily be prepared in advance, but I wouldn’t recommend keeping it more than a few hours. The cream sauce will dry out, and it won’t taste as good as it would fresh.
If you do want to store it in the fridge, you can keep it in these glass containers, which also can serve to transport a packed lunch.
