PESTO SHRIMP RECIPES

Name: Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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A dash of red pepper puts zip in this lively main dish from Gloria Jones Grenga of Newnan, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. , In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, FatContent 12g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 103mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 406mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 23g protein.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

A dash of red pepper puts zip in this lively main dish from Gloria Jones Grenga of Newnan, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. , In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

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