25-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Recipe: Creamy Comfort Food
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with shrimp, broccoli, and cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Substitute milk with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg