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
- 1pound large shrimp (deveined)
- 8 ounceslinguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cupsfresh broccoli florets
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3–4cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoonsextra 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.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 28g