Pasta With Shrimp And Cilantro-Lime Pesto Recipe

Name: Pasta With Shrimp And Cilantro-Lime Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped; 1/4 cup scant green onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, chopped and seeded; 1/2 cup plus 1 tb olive oil; 1 lb linguine; 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons tequila; 1/4 cup Cotija cheese (or feta)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped
1/4 cup scant green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon jalapeno, chopped and seeded
1/2 cup plus 1 tb olive oil
1 lb linguine
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup Cotija cheese (or feta)

1
Blend 1 1/4 cups cilantro leaves and next 4 ingredients in processor until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil. Season generously with salt. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
2
Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tb oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add tequila. Return skillet to heat and stir until sauce is syrupy, about 30 seconds. Add pesto; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
4
Add pasta to sauce in skillet; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta and shrimp among 4 plates. Sprinkle Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over and serve.

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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 1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped, 1/4 cup scant green onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Shrimp And Cilantro-Lime 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.

Pasta With Shrimp And Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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