Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp Recipe

Name: Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails-off, deveined, rinsed; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) box whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 cup prepared pesto sauce; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup lemon juice; 2 cups fresh tomatoes, halved (cherry or grape tomatoes); 1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach (pre-bagged or bulk); sea salt; pepper; garlic salt

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails-off, deveined, rinsed
1 (13 1/2 ounce) box whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup lemon juice
2 cups fresh tomatoes, halved (cherry or grape tomatoes)
1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach (pre-bagged or bulk)
sea salt
pepper
garlic salt

1
Season shrimp with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
2
Bring a large stock pot to a boil.
3
Salt generously.
4
Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes.
5
Drain and rinse with warm water.
6
Set aside.
7
Heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil.
8
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn a light pink and curl slightly.
9
Remove from pan.
10
To hot pan add remaining olive oil.
11
Once oil is hot, add onions.
12
Saute until tender.
13
Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of pan with back of spoon.
14
Add pesto and stir until smooth.
15
Replace shrimp and pasta to pan and heat through.
16
Remove from heat and add tomatoes and fresh spinach tossing lightly until everything is coated with the sauce.
17
Serve with some crusty garlic toast and enjoy!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails-off, deveined, rinsed, 1 (13 1/2 ounce) box whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Pasta W/ 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.

Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp

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