Gluten Free and Dairy Free Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta is creamy, rich and indulgent. Sauteed Shrimp and steamed Broccoli coated and tossed in a velvety, dairy free Alfredo sauce over tender gluten free pasta noodles ready to serve in under 25 minutes is always a winning combination.
You will taste the buttery, garlicy, and cheesy sauce coated over perfectly seasoned shrimp and slightly crunchy broccoli for a meal made in heaven.
Best of all here is a comfort food recipe you probably used to order when eating out, but now you can safely enjoy at home. It looks so fancy yet is so lazy to make!
And honestly-- this is a wonderful dinner recipe when you are short on time and needing to throw togerther a meal quickly.
We like to keep frozen shrimp in the freezer just for this grab and go meal.
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Why You'll Love This Gluten and Dairy Free Pasta Dish
- Well, we've been eating and cooking gluten and dairy free recipes for well, almost 10 years- we know what's good!
- This is a recipe you will find yourself enjoying year-round.
- Doubling this recipe is easy.
- It's simple to make, yet feels like a fancy meal to share with extended family or a large gathering of friends.
Let's chat dairy free Alfredo sauce for a minute.
Simply put this creamy alfredo sauce used in our Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta recipe is one of our favorite pasta sauces.
We have enjoyed this homemade sauce for years. Bonus-- here is our Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce recipe too.
Now, add-ins for this pasta recipe.
And are you surprised the gluten and dairy free Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta add-ins are seriously endless?
For instance you can add in so many delicious additions such as sauteed chicken, crispy bacon pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, sauteed cherry tomatoes, diced mushrooms, or even crab.
Recipe Ingredients and Notes
- dairy free butter-- we use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks but your favorite dairy free butter will work.
- medium-sized shrimp-- peeled and deveined, frozen and thawed can be used too
- grapeseed oil-- or use your go-to cooking oil
- broccoli-- fresh or frozen. We like to steam our broccoli while preparing the alfredo sauce
- gluten free all-purpose flour-- Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Mix thickens well in this recipe. We purchase it in bulk here to save money.
- chicken stock/broth-- we suggest Pacific Foods; you can learn more here
- canned unsweetened coconut milk-- this is not the same as refrigerated coconut milk. This is the brand we typically use- it is what you want. In a pinch you can also use refrigerated unsweetened almond milk; however, the sauce will not be quite as rich and velvety.
- Dijon mustard-- we stock Annie's Organic; here is their manufacturing statement to make sure it's still safe to use after we have initially shared this.
- nutritional yeast-- the Bob's Red Mill Certified Gluten Free brand is recommended. It's what has worked best for us so far.
- garlic powder-- the McCormick brand of spices is recommended
- kosher salt
- ground pepper
- gluten free pasta noodles-- long noodles are best; keep scrolling for our suggestions below
- optional add-ins-- sauteed chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, sauteed cherry tomatoes, diced mushrooms, or even crab
- garnishes-- crispy bacon pieces or fresh chopped parsley are wonderful in this dish
Frequently Asked Questions
Some people say the difference is size.
In many parts of the United States, small and medium shrimp are sold simply as shrimp. While large, extra-large, and jumbo shrimp are called prawns.
And in Canada and the US, scampi refers to a dish of large shrimp that are cooked with garlic and butter or cooking oil.
We recommend any gluten free long noodles for this recipe such as thick tagliatelle, thin capellini, and spaghetti. Even the fun bowtie pasta works in this recipe.
Better yet, use some Homemade Gluten Free Pasta and enjoy!
And if you are looking for a special pasta noodle treat, check out Charlie's Table certified gluten artisanal pastas. We enjoy all of their pastas fresh or thawed from the freezer.
Yes. Nothing is easier than grabbing a bag of shrimp from the freezer to thaw for this dish. Make this step even easier by purchasing pre-peeled and deveined shrimp.
To thaw a bag of frozen shrimp quickly, place it in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes.
There are endless vegetable sides such as maple glazed roasted carrots, steamed green beans (our favorite), oven-roasted asparagus, or sauteed zucchini. Try adding some Air Fryer Mushrooms.
A side salad is always a win. If you need gluten and dairy free ranch dressing recommendations, check out some of our favorites.
Or if you love carbs like we do, toast and butter breadsticks, dinner rolls, or baguettes with dairy free butter, Italian seasonings and ground garlic.
Tips
- When cooking the pasta, use our favorite pot with a strainer built in the lid. It makes your time in the kitchen so much easier.
- Gather your kitchen tools like measuring cups, mixing bowls, etc, ahead of time, it makes your actual cooking time go a lot smoother when you start. You won't find yourself digging around the cupboards for what you need.
More Quick and Easy Meals
- pasta e fagioli-- ultimate comfort soup recipe to pin, bursting with ground sausage, tender pasta noodles, and veggies
- taco bake-- you'll love the creaminess of the refried beans paired with the spice of the salsa and ground beef topped off with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh toppings in this recipe
- sloppy joes-- perfectly flavored ground hamburger, diced onions, ketchup, mustard, and other seasonings between warm, toasted buttery buns
- roasted salmon-- here is a moist, flaky, and caramelized oven-roasted salmon recipe to serve with a side of rice and your favorite steamed veggies
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Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten free pasta noodles
- 4 tablespoon dairy free butter
- 1 lb medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined, add more if desired
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 large head broccoli chopped into florets, steamed
- 2 tablespoon gluten free all-purpose flour
- ⅓ c chicken stock/broth
- 14 oz canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ c nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- garnishes-- crispy bacon crumbles and fresh cut up parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Steam the broccoli; set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt. Cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque with occasional stirring.
- Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside; leave butter mixture in the pan. Add the cooking oil and heat.
- Add the flour to the skillet and briefly fry.
- Then add in the chicken stock and coconut milk. Whisk to remove any clumps.
- Continue stirring until the sauce begins to boil and starts to thicken.
- Remove the sauce from heat and it will continue to thicken.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Add the sautéed shrimp, steamed broccoli, and cooked pasta into the skillet to warm through. Toss and coat the sauce over shrimp, broccoli, and pasta noodles.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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Cara
Saturday 17th of September 2022
I have read some negative thing about nutritional yeast being bad for your normal flora and that we should not eat it. What are your thoughts on this?
Jill
Friday 7th of October 2022
Thanks for reaching out! We have come across conflicting studies and expert suggestions over the years on nutritional yeast. Jill