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Restaurant Style Shrimp and Broccoli Linguine
This buttery shrimp and broccoli pasta is inspired by a dish at one of my family's favorite restaurants. It’s a simple Italian-American classic that’s truly more than the sum of its parts. With just a handful of ingredients and a few smart techniques, you can have this delicious, restaurant-quality meal on the table in under 30 minutes!
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook the linguine until just shy of al dente. Add the broccoli during the last ⏱️ 2-3 minutes of cooking so it turns bright green and tender but still has a little bite. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
linguine8 oz
2
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pat the shrimp very dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer. Cook until just opaque and lightly golden, about ⏱️ 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)1 lb
3
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining olive oil. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook gently until fragrant and just softened, about ⏱️ 30-60 seconds. Do not let the garlic brown.
red pepper flakes1 pinch
4
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
5
Add the drained linguine and broccoli directly to the pan along with about ½ cup of the pasta water. Toss continuously until the liquid emulsifies with the oil and lightly coats the noodles. Add more pasta water as needed to loosen and create a glossy sauce.
linguine8 oz
6
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter a few pieces at a time, tossing constantly until melted and incorporated. The sauce should become silky and cling to the pasta.
butter (cold, cut into pieces)6 tablespoons
7
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss just until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)1 lb
8
Serve immediately, making sure each portion gets plenty of shrimp and broccoli with that garlicky butter sauce.
shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)1 lbbutter (cold, cut into pieces)6 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
1284 kcal
fat Content
73 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
1601 mg
protein Content
49 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
376 mg
carbohydrate Content
97 g
saturated Fat Content
27 g
unsaturated Fat Content
41 g
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