Shrimp And Pesto-Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Pesto-Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp, deveined; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 teaspoons loosely packed lime zest, divided; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 2 large garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 (5-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach; 4 cups warm cooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup smoked almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp, deveined
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons loosely packed lime zest, divided
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 large garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 (5-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach
4 cups warm cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup smoked almonds, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Toss together shrimp, black pepper, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. lime zest. Spread shrimp in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; bake 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and done.
2
Meanwhile, process mint, next 3 ingredients, 1 (5-oz.) package spinach, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. lime zest in a food processor until finely chopped. With processor running, pour remaining 1/4 cup oil through chute in a slow, steady stream, processing until combined.
3
Toss remaining 1 (5-oz.) package spinach with warm rice. (Spinach will wilt slightly.) Stir pesto into rice mixture; sprinkle with almonds. Top with shrimp.

1246

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp, deveined, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Pesto-Rice Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp And Pesto-Rice Salad

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