Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Pasta

Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Pasta might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 638 calories, 27g of protein, and 41g of fat. For $3.78 per serving, this recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. This recipe from Jo Cooks requires asparagus, olive oil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 603 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a great spoonacular score of 94%. Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus, Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp, and Asparagus Pesto Pasta are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 lb asparagus (1 bundle) trimmed and washed

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

2 oz fresh basil

3 cloves garlic

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

1/2 cup pine nuts

salt and pepper to taste

3/4 lb large shrimp shells removed and deveined

10 oz dry spaghetti or pasta

Equipment:

food processor

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Start by toasting the pine nuts first in a small pan over medium heat. Should only take a couple minutes, you just want them lightly toasted, make sure you watch them as they could burn quickly. This step is optional but I really recommend it as it will give the pesto a really nutty and creamy flavor.In a food processor add all the pesto ingredients and pulse a few times, don't over process as you don't want a smooth consistency. Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.Meanwhile, take about 1 or 2 tbsp of the pesto and toss it with the shrimp until all the shrimp are coated. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper.In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook on both sides until the shrimp turns pink and a bit crisp, should not take more than 2 minutes per side.Remove the shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil to the skillet then add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for about 2 minutes just until is gets a bit tender.Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining pesto.Turn off the heat and toss in the pasta, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.Serve warm and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

 

Step by step:


1. Start by toasting the pine nuts first in a small pan over medium heat. Should only take a couple minutes, you just want them lightly toasted, make sure you watch them as they could burn quickly. This step is optional but I really recommend it as it will give the pesto a really nutty and creamy flavor.In a food processor add all the pesto ingredients and pulse a few times, don't over process as you don't want a smooth consistency. Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.Meanwhile, take about 1 or 2 tbsp of the pesto and toss it with the shrimp until all the shrimp are coated. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper.In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil.

2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook on both sides until the shrimp turns pink and a bit crisp, should not take more than 2 minutes per side.

3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a plate.

4. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil to the skillet then add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for about 2 minutes just until is gets a bit tender.

5. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining pesto.Turn off the heat and toss in the pasta, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.

6. Serve warm and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.


Nutrition Information:

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792k Calories
22g Protein
41g Total Fat
85g Carbs
43% Health Score
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Calories
792k
40%

Fat
41g
63%

  Saturated Fat
13g
87%

Carbohydrates
85g
28%

  Sugar
5g
6%

Cholesterol
62mg
21%

Sodium
323mg
14%

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Protein
22g
45%

Manganese
2mg
112%

Selenium
70µg
101%

Vitamin K
87µg
83%

Phosphorus
426mg
43%

Vitamin A
1876IU
38%

Copper
0.66mg
33%

Vitamin E
4mg
31%

Magnesium
110mg
28%

Calcium
238mg
24%

Iron
4mg
24%

Fiber
5g
23%

Zinc
3mg
21%

Folate
74µg
19%

Vitamin B1
0.27mg
18%

Vitamin B2
0.29mg
17%

Potassium
582mg
17%

Vitamin B3
3mg
16%

Vitamin B6
0.3mg
15%

Vitamin C
12mg
15%

Vitamin B5
0.91mg
9%

Vitamin B12
0.22µg
4%

Vitamin D
0.34µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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