SHRIMP PESTO PASTA
Shrimp pesto pasta is an impressively fast and easy dinner recipe! Cover the noodles in glistening green basil pesto for a meal that pleases everyone.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If frozen, thaw the shrimp.
- Start a pot of well salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. Just before draining, reserve 1 cup pasta water! Then drain the pasta.
- Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with spices. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place the pasta in a bowl (not the pasta pot). Stir together the pasta, pesto, and 1/2 cup pasta water, tossing with tongs until the pesto is well distributed and the pasta water forms a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if desired. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and taste. If the flavor doesn't pop, add a few more pinches until it does. Top with the cooked shrimp and serve immediately. (Store any leftovers refrigerated: note that pesto can get gummy when reheated, so it's best to eat leftovers cold or room temp.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Sugar 2.6 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 35.9 g, Cholesterol 182.5 mg
EASY PESTO SHRIMP
Pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If necessary, thaw the shrimp.
- Pat the shrimp dry.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and salt. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until almost opaque, turning them with tongs.
- Just before shrimp are fully cooked, add the 1/4 cup pesto and continue cooking for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately. If using storebought pesto, adjust lemon and or salt accordingly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg
CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP
One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.
Provided by Loretta Buffa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 210.4 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHRIMP WITH GREEN CHILE PESTO
Steps:
- Pesto: Combine the cheese and garlic in food processor and process until blended. Add remaining ingredients for pesto until they make a smooth past. Toss shrimp with pesto in a bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour or more. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Serve as appetizer or as entree over angel hair pasta.
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