Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup Butter
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 20 Frozen large shrimp
• 1 Bunch broccoli florets
• 4 Large mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 Zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp Dried basil
• Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb Cooked drained spaghetti

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/3 of the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add the frozen large shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2 minutes on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and melt it. Then, add the broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried basil. Sauté the vegetables for 2 minutes.
4. Add the thinly sliced zucchini to the skillet and continue cooking until all the vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and heat everything through.
6. Arrange the sautéed vegetables and shrimp over the cooked and drained spaghetti.
7. Pour the remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the pasta and shrimp.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve the dish immediately.

Enjoy your flavorful garlic butter shrimp and vegetable spaghetti topped with Parmesan cheese!

Here are some variations of the garlic butter shrimp and vegetable spaghetti recipe:

1. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta:

• Add the juice and zest of one lemon to the garlic butter sauce for a zesty twist.
• Toss in some cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach along with the broccoli and zucchini for added color and flavor.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated lemon zest before serving.

2. Cajun Shrimp Pasta:

• Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning or a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and thyme for a spicy kick.
• Add diced bell peppers and sliced onions to the vegetable mix for a Cajun-inspired touch.
• Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions.

3. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta:

• After cooking the shrimp and vegetables, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
• Toss in some sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach for a creamy and colorful twist.
• Finish with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

4. Garlic Butter Scallops and Vegetable Pasta:

• Swap the shrimp for scallops and sear them in garlic butter until golden brown.
• Add in asparagus spears and halved cherry tomatoes to the vegetable mix for a delicious combination.
• Drizzle with a balsamic glaze and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.

5. Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetable Pasta:

• Marinate the shrimp in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of dried oregano and basil before cooking.
• Use artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes as the vegetables for a Mediterranean twist.
• Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

6. Garlic Butter Shrimp Alfredo:

• Prepare a creamy Alfredo sauce separately using heavy cream, butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
• Combine the cooked shrimp and vegetables with the Alfredo sauce and toss with the spaghetti.
• Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and chopped fresh basil or parsley.