shrimp pesto pasta

This recipe for shrimp pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, then topped with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes. A fresh and easy dinner that's quick to make and packed with flavor!

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

dry spaghetti (can also use linguine

basil pesto

shrimp

olive oil

basil

salt and pepper

parmesan cheese

cherry tomatoes (halved)

parsley

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are just pink and opaque. Turn off the heat.

Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Stir in the pesto.

Add the cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese to the pan. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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This shrimp pesto pasta is sauteed shrimp tossed with spaghetti and pesto sauce.

Delicious pesto shrimp pasta with a crazy good fresh cilantro pistachio pesto! This flavorful shrimp pesto pasta recipe is easy to make but will make you feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant. Serve with garlic bread or a side salad for a great ‘date night in’ meal.

Date Night In Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Shrimp Pasta

For the pesto:

cilantro

pistachios

jalapeno, seeds removed

garlic

lime, juiced

avocado oil

pesto

salt

black pepper

For the shrimp:

raw shrimp, deveined and tails off

garlic powder

For the pasta:

oz spaghetti, gluten free

To garnish:

goat cheese

Make the pesto by adding the following to the bowl of a food processor: cilantro, pistachios, jalapeño, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, water and salt and pepper. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides and processing again, if necessary.

Next cook the shrimp: add olive oil to a large skillet or pan and place over medium high heat. Add in shrimp, garlic powder and salt and pepper; cook until shrimp is no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the directions on the package. Drain pasta, then add back to pot. Stir in the pesto and shrimp until well coated. Add pasta to bowls and garnish with goat cheese, a few cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. Serve immediately. Makes about 4 servings.

A delicious pairing of shrimp, pesto, and pasta, if you&#39;re a seafood and Italian food fan, this Shrimp Pesto Pasta is sure to be a total hit!

spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta

shrimp (, deveined (remove

onion powder

lemon zest

lemon juice

basil leaves (, for garnish)

Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente (around 7-8 minutes).  Drain the pasta but first reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

While the pasta is cooking:  Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and place them in a bowl.  Add the onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the shrimp and the minced garlic.  Cook the shrimp on each side for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, adding the lemon zest towards the end.  Be careful not to over-cook the shrimp.  Remove and set aside.

Add the hot pasta, the pesto, a squeeze of lemon juice, and about 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta water.  Use tongs to toss the pasta until well combined and the sauce takes on a creamy texture, adding a little more of the pasta water if needed.  Taste and add more salt if desired.   Top with the cooked shrimp, a few basil leaves for garnish, and serve immediately.

You can also use chopped walnuts for making pesto.  Pine nuts are very expensive

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