Seafood

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

This Shrimp Pesto Pasta recipe is can be on your table in 20 minutes! This light shrimp pasta is perfect for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner. The shrimp are seasoned and sautéed with garlic and shallot and paired with pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Total20 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories638
Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    In a large bowl add the shrimp and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well until the shrimp is coated in the olive oil and spices.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp in and sauté until the shrimp is pink and turning opaque about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir the pasta and the sun-dried tomatoes in with the shrimp.

  5. 5

    Mix in the pesto and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle on the parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, basil and pine nuts.

Notes

Reserve some of the water when you cook the pasta and use that to thin out the pasta sauce if you want. The starch from the water will also help the sauce coat the pasta better.

Per serving

  • Carbs67 g
  • Protein16 g
  • Fat34 g
  • Fiber5 g

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