How To Make Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz of fettuccine pasta
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
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In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add the pesto sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy pesto sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm the shrimp through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the creamy pesto shrimp over cooked fettuccine pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 456kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 234mg
- Sodium : 508mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 28g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 31g
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