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Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
Combine pesto shrimp, cherry tomatoes and pasta for a perfect summer pasta dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil 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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
614IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% 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.