Pesto Shrimp Pasta
A delightful combination of succulent shrimp, homemade pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil your pasta according to package instructions. Drain it and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet, seasoned with salt and pepper, until pink and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and don’t overcook the shrimp to maintain their tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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