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shrimp and broccoli pasta

Baby shrimp and broccoli pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 248 kcal

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

Serving: 1gCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 74mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.