Fresh Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Fresh Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 2 pounds 21/25 count shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 1/4 cup dry white wine, plus more if needed; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 pound spaghetti, cooked; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup thin-sliced tomato skin, julienned

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 pounds 21/25 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1/4 cup dry white wine, plus more if needed
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound spaghetti, cooked
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup thin-sliced tomato skin, julienned

1
For the pesto: In a food processor, puree the nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth.
2
Next, add the basil and mint and pulse until the leaves are minced.
3
Add the cheese and pulse 4 to 5 times.
4
Finally, drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to finish.
5
For the pasta: In saute pan over high heat, add the grapeseed oil and allow to come to the verge of smoking.
6
Next, add the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium.
7
Continue to cook the shrimp until medium doneness, about 2 minutes, stirring throughout the time.
8
After the shrimp are medium, add the onions and allow to cook until translucent, another 2 minutes.
9
Add 1/4 cup pesto, stir, and then deglaze the pan with the white wine.
10
Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce by half the volume, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Finally, add the pasta and stir.
12
Finish seasoning with salt, pepper and additional wine if necessary.
13
Allow to warm for 2 minutes, and then portion and serve.
14
Top with the parsley and tomatoes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pesto Shrimp Pasta 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.

Fresh Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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