Pesto Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Shrimp
Description
This Pesto Shrimp recipe involves marinating shrimp in fresh pesto for 15 minutes, allowing the herb and garlic-rich sauce to penetrate. After reservation of a small amount of pesto, the shrimp are cooked briefly in a hot skillet to sear and retain juiciness. The shrimp cook rapidly on each side, preventing overcooking and preserving texture.
The final step is to toss cooked shrimp with the remaining pesto and garnish with Parmesan cheese, adding a subtle nuttiness and saltiness to complement the fresh herb flavor. The dish comes together quickly and can be served on its own, over pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pesto , divided
- 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Add the shrimp to the pesto (reserve two tablespoons) and let sit for 15 minutes.
- 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.
- Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining pesto and garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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