5.0 from 15 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.