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.
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.