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Shrimp Pesto Pasta
A delicious pairing of shrimp, pesto, and pasta, if you're a seafood and Italian food fan, this Shrimp Pesto Pasta is sure to be a total hit!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounces uncooked spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp , deveined (remove or leave the tails on according to preference), if frozen thaw completely
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup basil pesto
- basil leaves , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente (around 7-8 minutes). Drain the pasta but first reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and place them in a bowl. Add the onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the shrimp and the minced garlic. Cook the shrimp on each side for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, adding the lemon zest towards the end. Be careful not to over-cook the shrimp. Remove and set aside.
- Add the hot pasta, the pesto, a squeeze of lemon juice, and about 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta water. Use tongs to toss the pasta until well combined and the sauce takes on a creamy texture, adding a little more of the pasta water if needed. Taste and add more salt if desired. Top with the cooked shrimp, a few basil leaves for garnish, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
835IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.