Shrimp and Broccoli Penne
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Shrimp and Broccoli Penne a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 40g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 563 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $3.5 per serving. 30 people were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from The Lemon Bowl requires pepper, chili flakes, penne, and garlic. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is amazing. Try Whole Wheat Penne With Shrimp And Broccoli Rabe, Penne with Broccoli, and Penne with Broccoli for similar recipes.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large heads broccoli - cut into florets (about 4 cups)
chili flakes and parmesan cheese - optional garnish
parmesan cheese, minced parsley or basil and red chili flakes - to serve
4 cloves garlic - grated
¼ cup olive oil - divided
8 ounces whole wheat penne - cooked according to package instructions
½ teaspoon pepper
1 pound raw shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
Equipment:
paper towels
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
When cooking the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid and set aside. Strain pasta and receive.Pat shrimp dry with paper towel then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and heat for 30 seconds to release aroma then add the shrimp.Saut shrimp in the pan until they turn pink, just 3-4 minutes total, being careful not to over cook. Remove from pan and set aside.In the same pan, add broccoli florets and reserved starchy cooking liquid (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil then cover pan with lid and reduce to simmer. Let broccoli steam until bright green, about 3-4 minutes.Add reserved cooked shrimp back into the pan along with the cooked pasta. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss well and add more salt or pepper to taste.Serve with parmesan cheese, minced herbs and red chili flakes.
Step by step:
1. When cooking the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid and set aside. Strain pasta and receive.Pat shrimp dry with paper towel then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
3. Add garlic and heat for 30 seconds to release aroma then add the shrimp.Saut shrimp in the pan until they turn pink, just 3-4 minutes total, being careful not to over cook.
4. Remove from pan and set aside.In the same pan, add broccoli florets and reserved starchy cooking liquid (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil then cover pan with lid and reduce to simmer.
5. Let broccoli steam until bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add reserved cooked shrimp back into the pan along with the cooked pasta. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss well and add more salt or pepper to taste.
7. Serve with parmesan cheese, minced herbs and red chili flakes.
Nutrition Information:
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