Shrimp and broccoli Alfredo

Here’s a simple, creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo you can make in about 30 minutes 🍤🥦

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

• 8–10 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

• Red pepper flakes (optional)

• Lemon juice (optional, for shrimp)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta & broccoli

   • Boil pasta in salted water.

   • Add broccoli to the pasta water during the last 2–3 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. Cook shrimp

   • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Season shrimp with salt & pepper.

   • Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

   • Remove from pan and set aside (squeeze a little lemon juice if you like).

3. Make Alfredo sauce

   • Lower heat to medium.

   • In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

   • Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently 3–4 minutes.

   • Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and thick.

   • Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

4. Combine

   • Add pasta, broccoli, and shrimp back into the sauce.

   • Toss until everything is coated. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.

5. Serve

   • Top with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.

Optional upgrades

• Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes

• Swap cream for half-and-half to lighten it

• Use Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist

If you want, I can tailor this for air fryer shrimp, lighter calories, or gluten-free pasta 😄