Description
Lemon pepper shrimp and broccoli pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp broccoli and al dente pasta, all tossed in zesty lemon and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined)
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté broccoli for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Toss in shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Stir in lemon zest, juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg