Description
Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish featuring succulent shrimp, tender broccoli, and a rich, cheesy sauce. With fettuccine as the perfect base, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 cups frozen broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, sautéing in the butter until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and garlic from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cream cheese, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cover the saucepan, reducing the heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Drain the broccoli and set aside.
- Stir the cooked shrimp, broccoli, salt, and pepper into the cheese sauce. Heat the mixture through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the fettuccine and toss it with the shrimp and broccoli mixture until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve immediately. If desired, top with additional pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Skip the shrimp and add more vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for a vegetarian-friendly version of this Alfredo.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese sauce for a spicy kick.
- Lighten It Up: Use low-fat cream cheese and milk to reduce the richness and make the dish lighter while still maintaining great flavor.
- Different Protein: You can substitute shrimp with chicken breast or another protein of your choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
