Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; ½ cup butter; 2 cups heavy cream; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup pesto sauce (recipe follows); 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 ½ cups packed tender young basil leaves; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, more to taste; 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced; ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano

Servings: persons

1 lb linguine
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pesto sauce (recipe follows)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ cups packed tender young basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, more to taste
2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4
Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
5
Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
6
Stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
7
Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
8
Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
9
Serve over the hot linguine.
10
Pesto; Put the basil, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor or blender and process steadily while you add the oil in a thin but constant stream.
11
The sauce should achieve the consistency of a slightly grainy paste but not a fine puree.
12
Add the garlic and process very briefly, just to mix.
13
When the sauce is the right consistency, transfer it to a bowl and, using a spatula, fold in the grated cheese.
14
(If you're using a mortar, just continue to work in the cheese with the pestle.)
15
If the sauce is too thick, work in more olive oil.
16
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

1065

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb linguine, ½ cup butter, 2 cups heavy cream, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

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