Creamy Spicy Shrimp With Broccoli
Creamy Spicy Shrimp With Broccoli is a fast skillet dinner featuring tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a lightly spicy cream sauce finished with Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights that still call for bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili paste or hot sauce
- Fresh parsley or chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side, then remove.
- Lower heat to medium and sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and broth, cover, and steam 3–4 minutes until tender crisp.
- Stir in heavy cream, chili paste, and Parmesan, simmering 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat, cooking 1–2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley or chili flakes, and serve hot.