Pesto Shrimp Pasta

This one is on my list of ‘easy dinners when I want something delicious but don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen.’ It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with flavor (and protein!) Take it up a notch by adding vegetables or fresh herbs.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

• Shrimp: Fresh or frozen! If seafood isn’t your thing, swap for a protein of your choice.
• Pesto: Homemade or store bought, whatever you prefer. Add or decrease amounts based on your liking.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Any tomato is fine, cherry adds the perfect sweetness. Sun dried tomatoes would be delicious too!
• Pasta: Any kind you want!
• Extras: Have fun and experiment by adding spinach, broccoli, zucchini, or anything you’d like!

NUTRITION

Recipe serves two. Per 1 serving: 413cals, 9f, 54c, 28p

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

This one is on my list of 'easy dinners when I want something delicious but don't want to spend forever in the kitchen.' It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with flavor (and protein!) Take it up a notch by adding vegetables or fresh herbs.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, seafood

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz shrimp
• 5 oz pasta uncooked
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
• 2 tbsp pesto
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil

SHRIMP SEASONING

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

 

• Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add pasta.
• While pasta cooks, add olive oil and garlic to pan and heat for ~2 minutes on medium heat before adding tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• While tomatoes soften, toss shrimp in seasoning mixture.
• Push tomatoes to the edges of your pan and add seasoned shrimp to the center. Cook for ~2 minutes, flip, and cook for an addition 2 minutes before removing from heat.
• Strain pasta and add to your shrimp and tomato mixture. Add pesto and stir until evenly coated.

Keyword pasta, pesto, seafood, shrimp