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Linguine al Pesto with Shrimp Tartare and Lemon
Linguine al Pesto with Red Shrimp Tartare and Lemon is an exquisite recipe that shows off the vibrant and aromatic elements of traditional Italian cooking while introducing a modern twist that will leave your guests wanting more.Linguine al Pesto, a classic pasta dish from the Liguria region of Italy, is known for its simplicity and vibrant green hue. It features al dente linguine, a type of flat pasta, tossed in a vibrant and aromatic homemade basil pesto sauce.To take this dish to new heights, we introduce the tantalizing addition of Red Shrimp Tartare.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 350 g linguine pasta 12.5 oz
- 180 g basil pesto ~6 oz
- 1 lemon
- 100 g shrimps about 10, fresh and red
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Clean the shrimps. Remove the head, the shell and any black guts.
- Cut the shrimp into small pieces on a cutting board and place in a bowl.
- Season with extra virgin olive oil, a little grated organic lemon zest, the juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir and set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes, just long enough to cook the linguine pasta.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When the water boils, add the necessary coarse salt and the linguine. Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package, usually 10-12 minutes.
- When cooked, drain the pasta and save half a ladle of the cooking water.
- Place the linguini in a large bowl. Add the pesto, 2 or 3 tablespoons of the cooking water and a drizzle of EVO oil.
- Add a little grated lemon zest and toss well.
- Finally, arrange the pesto linguine on a plate and top with the red shrimp tartar. Add more lemon zest and pepper to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
913IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.