Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 8 ounces uncooked rotini
  • 3 cups packaged fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes. Stir in lemon rind; saute 1 minute. Add pasta mixture, butter, lemon juice, and salt to pan. Saute 1 minute, stirring occasionally; toss to coat. Sprinkle with black pepper; serve immediately.
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