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Quick and Easy Shrimp Pesto

Sustainably sourced Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) with basil pesto and pasta.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Keyword: basil, Pandalus borealis, pesto, shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 743kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g Pasta spaghetti, linguini, fettucine
  • 3/4 cup Basil Pesto store bought is fine
  • 1 lb Shrimp Northern (Pandalus borealis), peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Tomatoes grape or cherry, halved
  • Fresh Basil garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and tomatoes and saute 4-5 minutes taking care not to brown the garlic.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are just pink and opaque. Turn off the heat.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Stir in pesto and parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg
OCEAN FRIENDLY INGREDIENT!Certified Sustainable - MSC, Seafood Watch, OceanWise or BAP