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Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 573 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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
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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.