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Creamy Pesto Shrimp
Loretta Buffa
"One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp."
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Ingredients
30 m servings 646 calsOriginal recipe yields 8 servings
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- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 646 calories; 42.5 g fat; 43 g carbohydrates; 23.1 g protein; 210 mg cholesterol; 437 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
11/9/2002
AWESOME! This is a keeper. I also used half and half to reduce the fat content. I grated fresh parmesan as well. It makes a big difference. One thing I will point out is to be careful when ...
Most helpful critical review
12/6/2004
This is the second time I've made this recipe. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly and thought it was way too oily, way too salty, and didn't have NEARLY enough basil flavor...and don...
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12/6/2004
This is the second time I've made this recipe. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly and thought it was way too oily, way too salty, and didn't have NEARLY enough basil flavor...and don...
11/9/2002
AWESOME! This is a keeper. I also used half and half to reduce the fat content. I grated fresh parmesan as well. It makes a big difference. One thing I will point out is to be careful when ...
5/3/2002
FABULOUS TASTE!! A minute before adding the parmesean cheese, I also added 1/2 cup of chopped red peppers, 1/2 cup chopped green peppers, 2 chopped green onions and 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms!...
2/9/2011
Awwwww, this is a real heart warmer but try this twist... I've been living in Italy for the last 20 years and in a fantastic restaurant in Milan a superb version of this treat is made.... instea...
5/25/2003
Want a lighter, more colorful version? - Use 2 cups half-and-half - Use 1/3 cup parmesan - Prep a diced green pepper or red pepper, or any fave veggies (aparagus, broccoli, mushrooms) ahead...
2/17/2007
OH MY GOSH I can NOT say enough about this recipe!! It was AWESOME and soo easy! This is my 1st rating and I couldnt resist rating this one...I did do a few things different - nothing drastic th...
1/11/2004
I cheat, and actually use a packaged creamy pesto sauce mix (Knorr...), but a TERRIFIC addition to this recipe is a can of diced Italian tomatoes. Just stir them in with the shrimp, and it comb...
6/17/2002
I made this a little lower in fat by using lowfat margarine and half-and-half and it was awesome.
3/6/2002
This was absolutely wonderful!!!! My family gobbled it all up, 2nds and 3rds for everyone. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp and wants something really easy to make. mm...