Description:
This shrimp pesto pasta is packed with juicy garlic shrimp and rich basil pesto sauce. Easy recipe with full calories and pro tips!
Article:
If you’re looking for a restaurant-quality dish at home, this shrimp pesto pasta is a must-try
Juicy, pan-seared shrimp sit atop perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich, garlicky basil pesto sauce. It’s fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
- 250g spaghetti
- Salt (for boiling water)
For the Shrimp:
- 250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Pesto Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook Pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
Step 2: Make Pesto
Blend basil, olive oil, parmesan, nuts, garlic, and salt until smooth.
Step 3: Cook Shrimp
Heat butter in a pan, add garlic and shrimp. Season and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
Step 4: Combine
Toss pasta with pesto. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
Step 5: Serve
Plate pasta and top with shrimp. Garnish with basil
Calories:
Per serving
- Calories: 450 – 600 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45–55g
- Fat: 20–30g
- Protein: 25–35g
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcook shrimp (they get rubbery)
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
- Save pasta water for a creamy texture.
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