Noodles & Pasta

Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

April 22, 2020 (Last Updated: August 15, 2022)

What’s better than a meal that combines creamy cheesy Alfredo sauce, garlic buttery shrimp, broccoli cooked to perfection and al dente pasta? This is a fast and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

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Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta, what’s better than a meal that combines creamy cheesy Alfredo sauce, garlic buttery shrimp, broccoli cooked to perfection and al dente pasta? This is a fast and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Love recipes with broccoli? Try this Broccoli Cheddar Soup or my Keto Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake!

Shrimp alfredo hits the spot every time! But I have yet to come across a store-bought alfredo sauce that I absolutely love and can eat without adding anything to it! So, I’ve played around and created one that my hubby and I both enjoy – it’s creamy, cheesy, with the right amount of garlic and the perfect touch of spice. I understand some people don’t enjoy spice so I’ve omitted it from this recipe but feel free to add it in if that’s your preference.

Variations & Recipe Notes

Make it Vegetarian! As always, you can make this dish vegetarian by substituting the chicken stock in the Alfredo sauce with vegetable broth & the shrimp with additional veggies!


Milk or Cream? The richer the fat content in the milk, the richer the sauce (also thicker). Using whipping cream is just as delicious as using half and half – it’s totally up to you. Note: if you use regular milk, the sauce will be on the “watery side”.

We don’t use cow’s milk in our household unless a recipe absolutely calls for it, so I’m working on developing a vegan/vegetarian Alfredo Sauce that actually tastes just as great. I’m playing with cauliflower, almonds and cashews… we shall see!

Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Taneisha Morris
Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta, what's better than a meal that combines creamy cheesy Alfredo sauce, garlic buttery shrimp, broccoli cooked to perfection and al dente pasta? This is a fast and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!
1.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Fish & Seafood, Main Dishes & Entrees, Noodles & Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 931 kcal

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese half a block of philadelphia cream cheese is an equivalent
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream or half & half
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 cloves Garlic large
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp Salt optional, taste first!
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional

Shrimp

  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 Cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Other Ingredients

  • 3 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 500 g Spaghetti Pasta
  • Fresh Herbs finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • After thawing the shrimp, rinse and add a squeeze of lemon then pat dry. Season with black pepper, fresh garlic (3 cloves) and set aside. If you have a crown of broccoli, break it down into smaller, bite sized pieces and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta (500g) and cook according to package directions or until al dente.
  • In a non-stick pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, working in batches if needed and sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until just about cooked through and pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add broccoli to the same pan and a spoonful of pasta water and cook until broccoli is tender crisp. Set aside with the shrimp.
  • In a sauce pot, over medium heat, add the butter, cream or milk, cream cheese, chicken broth and garlic. Whisk cheese mixture until melted and combined. Then, stir in the parmesan cheese, black pepper and cayenne pepper (optional) into the sauce. Let it simmer for about a minute or until incorporated and smooth.
  • Slowly stir in cooked pasta (a little at a time to ensure your desired sauciness), shrimp, and broccoli. Top with additional parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Garlic – if you can’t tell by now, I love garlic. I could add it to just about everything I make. Feel free to add more or less depending on your taste preference.
Save for Later – if you want leftover sauce, feel free to double up on this recipe and save for later!
Consistency – your sauce will not be completely smooth unless you blend everything together.

Nutrition

Calories: 931kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 44gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 1354mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1959IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 3mg

Note, the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.

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