Spicy Pesto Shrimp Primavera
User Reviews
5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spicy Pesto Shrimp Primavera
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Spicy Pesto Shrimp Primavera is a restaurant-inspired, mildly spicy, hugely flavorful Shrimp dish with red bell peppers, asparagus, and spinach with a Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
Spicy Shrimp Primavera
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- salt freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- lemon juice of 1
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped, red, sweet
- 1 cup asparagus chopped, fresh, cooked
- 2 cups spinach fresh baby leaves
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil. Sprinkle shrimp with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for about one minute.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat in the oil. Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp. Allow the shrimp to cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, approximately 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove shrimp. Set aside.
- Add the shallots and the red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add fresh spinach and cook for about 2 or 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add the asparagus and stir.
- Add the shrimp back. Pour the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss to coat. Serve over rice or pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
289mg
(96%)
Sodium
1076mg
(45%)
Potassium
294mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2300IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2300IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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