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Pesto Shrimp Fettuccini

This Pesto Shrimp Fettuccini is beyond easy to make using succulent shrimp coated in rich pesto, with vegetables tossed together on a bed of fettuccini.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 724 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh large shrimp cleaned, deveined and tails on
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 lb fettuccini pasta
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to the boil in a large stock pot. Quickly blanch the broccoli and red pepper strips for 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and plunge in bowl with ice water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. Add the fresh shrimp and quickly cook for 2 minutes in boiling water, or until they turn pink. Don't overcook! Remove from water and set aside. If using thawed, frozen shrimp, cook in boiling water for a minute to heat through, then set aside.
  3. Boil pasta for 9-10 minutes and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aide.
  4. In the same stock pot add the olive oil and pesto. Cook on medium heat for a minute. Add the reserved pasta water and stir to thin the sauce. Drain the vegetables. Add the pasta, vegetables and shrimp to pot and toss to combine. Cook covered for a minute on low to heat everything through.
  5. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional). I also like slices of fresh lemon to squeeze on top, but that is up to you.

Nutrition Information

Calories 724kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 383mg (128%) Sodium 1011mg (42%) Potassium 573mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1910IU (38%) Vitamin C 83.2mg (92%) Calcium 275mg (28%) Iron 5.2mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 724

% Daily Value*

Calories 724kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 383mg 128%
Sodium 1011mg 42%
Potassium 573mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1910IU 38%
Vitamin C 83.2mg 92%
Calcium 275mg 28%
Iron 5.2mg 29%

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