Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Pesto Shrimp Pastan is a main course that serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 418 calories, 28g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. For $3.33 per serving, this recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 130 foodies and cooks. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 94%, this dish is super. Try Shrimp Pesto Pasta, Pesto Shrimp Pasta, and Shrimp & Pesto Pasta for similar recipes.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Equipment:
blender
frying pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions 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. Yield: 4 servings. Originally published as Pesto Shrimp Pasta in Taste of HomeJune/July 2005, p17 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 385 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. 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.
2. In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender.
3. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
4. Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl.
5. Add basil mixture; toss to coat.
6. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
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