Lemon Garlic Shrimp Broccoli Pasta
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 6.7g · Energy from macros: 28% protein / 45% carbs / 28% fat
Ingredients
- 200g penne or spaghetti
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 300g broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 30g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the packet until al dente.
Add the broccoli florets to the pot for the last 2 minutes of cooking, then drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the garlic and chilli flakes and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Return the pasta and broccoli to the pan with the lemon juice and zest and half a cup of the cooking water, tossing until the pasta is coated in a glossy sauce.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley and an extra crack of black pepper.
This lemon garlic shrimp broccoli pasta is a quick dinner that feels luxurious — tender garlic-sautéed shrimp, bright green broccoli and pasta coated in a glossy lemon and olive oil sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it is light, fresh and packed with protein.
