Low-Carb Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo
Low-Carb Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 1 package Palmini angel hair, strained and rinsed
- 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails off
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 garlic, to 8 cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to 2 cups
For Seasoning and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steam the frozen broccoli florets until they are fork-tender. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter and heavy cream to the same pan. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Add the minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the strained and rinsed Palmini angel hair to the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, allowing the Palmini to absorb the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Return the steamed broccoli and cooked shrimp to the pan with the Palmini and Alfredo sauce. Mix everything together and continue to cook until all ingredients are heated through and well combined.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Serve immediately. Garnish each plate with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, then enjoy!
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Low-Carb Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo
For the Main Dish
- 1 package Palmini angel hair, strained and rinsed
- 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails off
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 garlic, to 8 cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to 2 cups
For Seasoning and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Steam the frozen broccoli florets until they are fork-tender. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter and heavy cream to the same pan. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Add the minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the strained and rinsed Palmini angel hair to the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, allowing the Palmini to absorb the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Return the steamed broccoli and cooked shrimp to the pan with the Palmini and Alfredo sauce. Mix everything together and continue to cook until all ingredients are heated through and well combined.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Serve immediately. Garnish each plate with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, then enjoy!