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A fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe, the whole family will love this lemony, garlicky, shrimp and broccoli penne pasta.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne cooked according to package instructions
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 2 large heads broccoli - cut into florets about 4 cups
- 1 juice and zest of lemon
- parmesan cheese minced parsley or basil and red chili flakes - to serve
- chili flakes and parmesan cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Sauté 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.
