Garlic Shrimp Broccoli Pasta
Garlicky shrimp tossed with tender broccoli and linguine in a light olive oil sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 8 oz linguine dry
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil. Cook the linguine in salted water, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Save 1/2 cup of the water and drain.
- Warm. Cook the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Sear. Add the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Toss. Add the pasta and broccoli with a splash of pasta water and toss until glossy.
- Serve. Top with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Use spaghetti or fettuccine in place of linguine.
Tips: Pat the shrimp dry and pull the pan as soon as they turn pink.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat gently. Not recommended for freezing.
Nutrition does not include the optional Parmesan.