4.0 from 21 votes
Fettuccini with Collard Greens Pesto and Grilled Shrimp
This dish is quick, colorful, nutritious, and delicious- it's perfect for summer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
Collard Greens Pesto
- 1 pound collard greens
- ½ cup roughly chopped pecans
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water
Grilled Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 bunch tomatoes on the vine
- 8 ounces fettuccini or other long pasta, cooked and drained (reserve some of the pasta water)
Instructions
- To make the pesto, first bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the collards and cook 3-4 minutes until soft. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain the greens after a few minutes.
- Pulse the pecans and garlic in a food processor until finely ground. Add the drained collards, cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and water and process until smooth. The pesto will be thick.
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque. Remove from heat.
- Add the tomatoes to the grill and cook a few minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and softened.
- Toss the cooked fettuccini with about 1 cup of the collard greens pesto. Reserve the remaining pesto for another use. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water until the sauce coats the pasta. Arrange the grilled shrimp and tomatoes on top of the pasta and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
336mg
(112%)
Sodium
1208mg
(50%)
Potassium
246mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.6mg
(7%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 336mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.