Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli – Ingredients and Preparation

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Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli – Ingredients and Preparation

Prepare to receive praise and admiration from your family when they taste this dish! This Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli recipe is quick and easy, taking only about 20 minutes in the kitchen. Try this delicious seafood pasta dish whenever you’re craving a delightful meal.

This recipe serves six, with each portion containing about 1 1/4 cups of the total content.

Ingredients for Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli:

Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli


  • 225 grams uncooked spaghetti
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 453 grams large shrimp, peeled and uncooked
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Prepare Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli:

Step 1:
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot according to the package directions, adding salt and the broccoli to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Step 2:
Meanwhile, heat the salad dressing in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and minced garlic. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.

Step 3:
Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the shrimp mixture and Parmesan cheese. Mix gently until combined.

Kitchen Tips:

Tip 1: Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper with the hot dressing, shrimp, and garlic for an extra kick.

Tip 2: You can use cooked, frozen, thawed, and cleaned large shrimp to reduce the shrimp and garlic cooking time to 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are heated through.

Tip 3: Enjoy more than half a cup of the recommended daily vegetable intake with this low-fat main dish, which is also a good source of Vitamin C thanks to the broccoli.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

  • Calories: 290
  • Total Fat: 7g (9%)
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8%)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg (42%)
  • Sodium: 430mg (19%)
  • Total Carbohydrates: 34g (12%)
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g (11%)
  • Sugars: 3g (6%)
  • Protein: 24g (48%)
  • Vitamin A: 10%
  • Vitamin C: 50%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Iron: 15%

*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Enjoy your delicious Spaghetti with Garlic, Shrimp, and Broccoli!

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