Shrimp and Broccoli Penne Recipe - A healthy and easy dinner perfect for the whole family! - The Lemon Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne cooked according to package instructions
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 2 large heads broccoli - cut into florets about 4 cups
- 1 juice and zest of lemon
- parmesan cheese minced parsley or basil and red chili flakes - to serve
- chili flakes and parmesan cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- When cooking the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid and set aside. Strain pasta and receive.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towel then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and heat for 30 seconds to release aroma then add the shrimp.