Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Name: Creamy Pesto Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine pasta; 0.5 cup butter; 2 cups heavy cream; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.33333334326744 cup pesto; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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This creamy pesto shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners and is one of our family's favorites.

Recipe by Loretta Buffa

Updated on February 10, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pesto
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Gather ingredients together.

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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

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Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.

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Tips

This recipe is also great when made with crabmeat instead of shrimp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

646	Calories
43g	Fat
43g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 646
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	54%
Saturated Fat 24g	122%
Cholesterol 210mg	70%
Sodium 437mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 254mg	20%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 217mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.