over Spaghetti with Roasted Broccoli

Yield: 2

Sautéed tender shrimp is tossed with crispy roasted broccoli al dente spaghetti with plenty of lemon and butter. Add a little homemade garlic butter with lemon zest and Parmesan to form the base for an easy yet worthy sauce. Finished with a bit of heat from chili flakes.
Prep: 10 Cook: 30

• 8oz broccoli florets
• 6oz spaghetti or angel hair
  
• 10oz shrimp
• 1lemon
• 2cloves garlic
• 3TBS parmesan cheese
• 1tsp chili flakes
• 1oz seafood stock concentrate
• salt & pepper
• 1TBS olive oil
• 3TBS butter

Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F (Note: Not needed if you will steam broccoli). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

Cut broccoli florets into 1-inch pieces if necessary. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.

Roast broccoli:

Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 12-15 minutes.

Cook pasta:

Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.

Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Make garlic butter:

While pasta cooks, place 3 TBS butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until just softened, 10 seconds. Add lemon zest, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), a pinch of garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Mash with a fork to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook shrimp:

Rinse shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Toss in a large bowl with a large drizzle of olive oil, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper.

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 2- to 4-minutes.

Finish & serve:

To pan with shrimp, add drained spaghetti, broccoli, stock concentrate, garlic butter, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water. Toss until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce. Add a squeeze or two of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide pasta between bowls and top with remaining Parmesan and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.