Lemony Shrimp With Pesto Farfalle Recipe

Name: Lemony Shrimp With Pesto Farfalle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, chopped; 4 ounces fresh basil, stems removed; 1/4 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted; 1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, to your liking; 1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 1/2 lemon, juice of; 8 ounces farfalle pasta (1/2 box); salt; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 lb large shrimp, raw, de-shelled, cleaned

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, chopped
4 ounces fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted
1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, to your liking
1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 lemon, juice of
8 ounces farfalle pasta (1/2 box)
salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 lb large shrimp, raw, de-shelled, cleaned

1
Boil water for pasta and cook as directed to al dente.
2
Pesto:
3
In a food processor, pulse together basil, garlic and a pinch of salt.
4
Add pine nuts and pulse again.
5
Scoop into a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Stir gently. (If the sauce is not moist, add more oil.).
6
Season to taste and add the rest of the remaining cheese. Adjust oil again, if needed.
7
Squeeze juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon to pesto, to taste.
8
Clean and devein shrimp.
9
In a bowl add 1 tablespoons oil, juice from 1/4 lemon, pinch of salt and pepper. Add shrimp to mixture and coat.
10
Heat a grill pan over med-high heat. Spray with cooking spray.
11
Grill shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Once shrimp has been turned, squeeze juice from 1/4 lemon to coat.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Mix 1/2 of the pesto with the pasta to coat. Serve in warm bowls with shrimp served on top. Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
14
You may sprinkle a pinch of Parmesan and/or a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to make it even more delish.
15
Save extra pesto in a covered container in the refrigerator or freeze and use at a later date.

560

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, chopped, 4 ounces fresh basil, stems removed, 1/4 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted, 1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, to your liking, and more.

Yes, Lemony Shrimp With Pesto Farfalle 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.

Lemony Shrimp With Pesto Farfalle

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