WEEKNIGHT DINNER

By Paige Green, Hy-Vee Dietitian on Wednesday, September 1, 2021


Shrimp Scampi & Broccoli Linguine

Serves 2

pasta

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Birds Eye

Weeknight meals need to be fast, easy and delicious – not to mention healthy! This simple pasta dish can be on the table in 20 minutes and includes a serving of nutrition-dense broccoli. 

All you need:

  • 8 oz. large uncooked shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup Smart Chicken Bone Broth
  • 8 oz. linguine pasta, cooked according to the package directions, reserving ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 bag Birds Eye Steamfresh Premium Broccoli Florets, cooked according to package directions
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

All you do:

  1. Toss shrimp with garlic, oil and salt; set aside.
  2. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over high heat and add shrimp. Cook, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove from pan and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, bring lemon juice, chicken broth and pasta water to a boil over high heat. Boil 2 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add linguine and toss to coat. Add shrimp and broccoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan cheese.