Lemon Shrimp with Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe

Name: Lemon Shrimp with Basil Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Lemons (zest And Juice, Divided Use); 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided; 2 pinches Salt And Pepper; 1/2 cups Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Peeled And Deveined Shrimp (I Used A 51-60 Count); 1 pound Pasta; 2 cups Loosely Packed Fresh Spinach Leaves; 2 cups Loosely Packed Basil Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts; ⅓ cups Grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 whole Lemons (zest And Juice, Divided Use)
4 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided
2 pinches Salt And Pepper
1/2 cups Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Peeled And Deveined Shrimp (I Used A 51-60 Count)
1 pound Pasta
2 cups Loosely Packed Fresh Spinach Leaves
2 cups Loosely Packed Basil Leaves
1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts
⅓ cups Grated Parmesan

1
Whisk together the juice of the lemons, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt and pepper.
2
Whisk in just enough oil to form an emulsion, about 3-4 Tablespoons.
3
Toss the shrimp in to marinate and set aside.
4
Put your water on to boil.
5
In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, remaining garlic, the zest of one lemon, pine nuts, parmesan, and a couple of tablespoons of oil.
6
( In the photo, my cheese isnt grated.
7
I couldnt find my stinking grater).
8
Pulse until pureed.
9
Add in a couple more tablespoons of oil to form a smooth pesto.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Cook and drain the pasta.
12
While pasta cooks, quickly saute the marinated shrimp in a hot skillet, just until they have turned pink, about 3 minutes.
13
Then combine the pasta, shrimp, and pesto together.
14
Sprinkle with additional lemon zest and grated parmesan cheese and serve!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Lemons (zest And Juice, Divided Use), 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided, 2 pinches Salt And Pepper, 1/2 cups Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Shrimp with Basil Spinach Pesto 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.

Lemon Shrimp with Basil Spinach Pesto

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