Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo with parmesan cheese and blistered tomatoes is the shrimp recipe of your dreams! Ready in less than 10 minutes, gluten free AND low carb! Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo is a family favourite. Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice (OR pasta if you're not watching your carb intake)! The sauce is EVERYTHING.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp tails on or off
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces grape tomatoes
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream, see notes
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated, divided
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute until shrimp starts to change colour and garlic is fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat. Add pesto, half & half (or heavy cream) and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix and scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Gently simmer for a further minute or two until shrimp is cooked, the sauce thickens slightly and the cheese has melted through. Sprinkle with parsley or basil and remaining parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, steamed veg, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Half and half is an American product, made from equal parts light cream and milk. Substitute with half light cream and half 2% milk (or full fat if not worried about calories and fat counts). Alternatively, use all light cream or heavy cream.
- If serving with pasta: add 2 cups cooked pasta along with ¼ cup of reserved pasta water into the sauce. Gently mix the sauce through until combined. Add in the shrimp and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
1.174mg
(0%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1.481IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1.174mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.481IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
36 reviews
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