Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta
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This creamy, without the cream pesto sauce will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready in less than 30 minutes, & perfect for a family or company coming dinner idea.
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Ingredients
FOR THE PESTO
- 1 ounce Italian parsley (coarsely chopped) (29 grams)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (10 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
FOR THE SHRIMP
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined or frozen) (400 grams or 18 medium/large shrimp)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)
- 3 cups pasta (cooked)*
*Use linguine or spaghetti (or your favourite long pasta).
Instructions
FOR THE PESTO
- In a food processor, blender or if you are ambitious use a mortar and pestle, add the fresh chopped parsley, half the olive oil and salt. Pulse to mix, then add the pine nuts and remaining olive oil, mix again, then add the lemon juice, parmesan cheese and minced garlic, pulse or mix until creamy.
- In a large pan add some pesto (as much or little as you want), the olive oil, the cleaned shrimp and a pinch or two of hot pepper flakes if desired. Combine and cook on medium heat until shrimp are done, stirring often, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- While the shrimp are cooking, cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Drain well add to the cooked shrimp with a little (1/4-1/2 ladle pasta water), tossing on medium high heat for about 45-60 seconds. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe calls for three cups cooked pasta, which means that two ounces of dried pasta should give you more or less one cup of cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
287mg
(96%)
Sodium
1056mg
(44%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
597IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 287mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1056mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 597IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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