Pesto Shrimp

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5.0

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    268 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Shrimp

Pesto Shrimp made with homemade pesto is the easiest and most flavorful shrimp with an herby, Parmesan flavor and it looks so impressive!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pesto , divided
  • 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions

  1. Add the shrimp to the pesto (reserve two tablespoons) and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the shrimp (scrape off the pesto) to the pan, cooking on each side for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining pesto and garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 199mg (66%) Sodium 1107mg (46%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 275mg (28%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 199mg 66%
Sodium 1107mg 46%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 275mg 28%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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