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Thai Basil Pesto Pasta with Spicy Shrimp
Thai basil pesto pasta recipe is a different take on a classic Italian pesto. Using Thai basil pesto and served with spicy seared shrimp, this Thai inspired pasta is so easy to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 580 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 pound dried pasta (450g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (450g, peeled and deveined)
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream (235 ml)
For the pesto:
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups Thai basil leaves (packed)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 1 minute less than the time recommended on the box. Drain.
- Meanwhile make the pesto. In a food processor, add the walnuts and garlic and puree. Add the basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and run the food processor, gradually streaming in the olive oil until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for another 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In a separate skillet heated over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Sear the shrimp until golden and just cooked through. Do not overcook your shrimp! Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- To the pan, add the cream, pesto and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 1 minute, until thickened slightly. Stir in the pasta and continue cooking for another minute. Serve, with the shrimp on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
849mg
(35%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5.1mg
(6%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.