Kahala's Shrimp and Broccoli Toss

Kahala's Shrimp and Broccoli Toss
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    52

A delightful pasta dish where tender baby shrimp and vibrant broccoli florets mingle in a delicate, buttery sauce, all tossed together with your preferred pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    89 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    445 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Blanch the broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, about 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Sauté aromatics and shrimp: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Combine and serve: Add the thawed shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with shredded mozzarella cheese. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the skillet after cooking the onions and garlic.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors.
Feel free to substitute the mozzarella with Parmesan or another favorite cheese.
Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Consider adding some toasted pine nuts for added crunch.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.7/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Tyrique Huels

    The reserved pasta water trick really made a difference in the sauce. Thanks for the tip!

  • Monty Reynolds

    My kids aren't huge broccoli fans, but they ate it right up in this dish!

  • Kory Bechtelar

    This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! Quick, easy, and the whole family loved it.

  • Vilma Daniel

    I used gluten-free pasta, and it worked perfectly.

  • Gillian Harvey

    I added some red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was delicious!

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