Crispy Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Pasta; 1 pound Raw Peeled And Deveined Shrimp (tails Removed); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, To Serve; 1 clove Garlic; 1 bag (6 Oz. Bag) Fresh Arugula; ⅓ cups Asiago Cheese; 1/4 cups Olive Oil (more, If Needed); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Pasta
1 pound Raw Peeled And Deveined Shrimp (tails Removed)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, To Serve
1 clove Garlic
1 bag (6 Oz. Bag) Fresh Arugula
⅓ cups Asiago Cheese
1/4 cups Olive Oil (more, If Needed)
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/4 cups Heavy Cream

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For the shrimp and pasta:
2
Boil water for pasta and begin to cook according to directions.
3
Make sure shrimp is clean and completely dry.
4
Combine salt, pepper, garlic and sprinkle it over the shrimp.
5
Add the flour to a small bowl, and dredge the shrimp through the flour to get a very light coating on it.
6
Heat a skillet on medium high heat and add the olive oil.
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Once hot, add the shrimp and brown on each side, about 23 minutes per side.
8
Drain cooked pasta and add pasta to the shrimp.
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Top with pesto.
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To serve, garnish with fresh parmesan.
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For the pesto:
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In a food processor, combine garlic, arugula and cheese.
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Pulse until combined.
14
Stream in olive oil one tablespoon at a time until the pesto becomes smooth.
15
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
16
Add pesto to a large bowl and stir in cream, using a large spoon.
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Add to shrimp and pasta when ready.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Pasta, 1 pound Raw Peeled And Deveined Shrimp (tails Removed), 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce 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.

Crispy Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce

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