Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
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Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
Description
In this recipe, bowtie pasta is boiled until just al dente, then drained and tossed with olive oil to prevent sticking. Shrimp are steamed to a pink, curled state indicating doneness, then sliced into bite-size pieces. Cherry tomatoes are quartered and added along with fresh basil ribbons to the pasta bowl. The dressing is made by whisking together pesto, white balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper for mild heat.
The salad is tossed to distribute dressing evenly, allowing the herb-rich pesto to coat the pasta and shrimp while the vinegar adds balance. Texturally, the dish offers tender but firm pasta, juicy shrimp, and fresh vegetables. It’s served cold or at room temperature, refreshing for warm weather or as a side dish.
Extra basil and grated Parmesan can be added when serving for more flavor and garnish. This pasta salad suits picnics or light meals with bright, fresh ingredients and the distinctive pesto flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- 8 oz cherry tomato
- 3/4 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup basil fresh leaves cut into ribbons
Instructions
- Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a large mixing bowl. Toss pasta in olive oil.
- While the pasta boils, steam shrimp in a steamer basket over boiling water. Time will depend on the size of the shrimp, but you will know they are cooked through when the shrimp is pink and makes a C shape.
- Slice steamed shrimp into bite size pieces and cut cherry tomatoes into quarters. Add them to the mixing bowl with the cooked pasta and basil ribbons.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together pesto, white balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Pour pesto mixture into the large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
- Toss to combine fully. Top with extra basil and freshly grated parmesan to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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