Shrimp and pasta are excellent in many dishes, but have you ever served this tasty shellfish with pesto? If not, you’re in for a real treat!
Today we’re sharing our famous Shrimp and Pesto Pasta to show you how these ingredients work together.
Shrimp & Pesto Pasta Recipe
Who doesn’t love a good pasta recipe? Not only are they tasty they are also easy to make, especially when it comes to pesto. Even if you make the pesto homemade, it won’t take long to cook.
However, pesto can be a tad boring if you don’t add something to it, such as meat. Maybe even seafood like shrimp?
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That may sound a bit strange, but it’s quite the opposite. Shrimp and pesto work wonders together and with this Shrimp & Pesto Pasta you can find out for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic, pressed
- 1/2 Box of Angel Hair Pasta
- 3 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
Directions:
- In a large pot boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pressed garlic. Cook garlic for two to three minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp is pink.
- When the shrimp is cooked, add the pesto and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for two minutes. When pasta is done, drain the water. Add the pasta to the shrimp, pesto and tomato mixture.
- That’s it! So easy and what a hearty meal, too!
Shrimp & Pesto Pasta Recipe
Shrimp & Pesto Pasta Recipe
Do you love shrimp? What about pesto? If you said yes, you'd love this Shrimp and pesto dish. Click through NOW to get the full recipe...
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic, pressed
- 1/2 Box of Angel Hair Pasta
- 3 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
Instructions
- In a large pot boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pressed garlic. Cook garlic for two to three minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp is pink.
- When the shrimp is cooked, add the pesto and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for two minutes. When pasta is done, drain the water. Add the pasta to the shrimp, pesto and tomato mixture.
- That's it! So easy and what a hearty meal, too!
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 290Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 242mgSodium 1137mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 28g
This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.
This is a simple recipe that is packed full of flavor. Use whole wheat pasta to make a healthier version of Shrimp & Pesto Pasta.
During the warmer months, use fresh basil from your garden to make the basil pesto!
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