Shrimp Pesto Pasta

User Reviews

0.0

0 reviews
Unrated
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    549 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Shrimp Pesto Pasta is an easy skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes. Shrimp and pasta tossed in fresh homemade basil pesto, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

Pesto Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cups fresh basil , packed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Shrimp Pasta:

  • 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shaved
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Add the pine nuts to a small pan on medium heat and let toast until you can just smell the pine nuts.
  2. Add toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese to food processor and blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil through the food chute.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp in 1/2 cup pesto and let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. While the shrimp marinates, cook the pasta one minute shy of the package instructions.
  5. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Do not rinse.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  7. Scrape the pesto off the shrimp and add to the hot pan, cooking on each side for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add pasta and the remaining pesto to the pan and toss with shrimp until heated through.
  9. Optional: Thin sauce with pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
  10. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 199mg (66%) Sodium 1112mg (46%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 898IU (18%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 291mg (29%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 199mg 66%
Sodium 1112mg 46%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 898IU 18%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 291mg 29%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

0.0

0 reviews
Unrated

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

American
4.8 (45 reviews)

Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Pasta

Italian, American
4.8 (168 reviews)

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Italian, American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Pesto Shrimp Skewers

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Pesto Grilled Shrimp

American
5.0 (6 reviews)

Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Creamy Pesto Pasta

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Parsley Pesto Pasta with Peas

American
5.0 (18 reviews)

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

American
4.8 (690 reviews)

Easy Pesto Salmon Pasta (Ready in 15 minutes!)

Italian, American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Creamy Pesto Pasta

American
5.0 (42 reviews)