PASTA W/ PESTO SHRIMP

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Make and share this Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MixnVixn

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails-off, deveined, rinsed
1 (13 1/2 ounce) box whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups fresh tomatoes, halved (cherry or grape tomatoes)
1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach (pre-bagged or bulk)
sea salt
pepper
garlic salt

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
  • Bring a large stock pot to a boil. Salt generously. Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with warm water. Set aside.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn a light pink and curl slightly. Remove from pan.
  • To hot pan add remaining olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onions. Saute until tender.
  • Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of pan with back of spoon.
  • Add pesto and stir until smooth.
  • Replace shrimp and pasta to pan and heat through.
  • Remove from heat and add tomatoes and fresh spinach tossing lightly until everything is coated with the sauce.
  • Serve with some crusty garlic toast and enjoy!

Bay Renninger
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes next time.


Sijar Janvi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jen Ditzel
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This was my first time making pesto shrimp pasta and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this ag


faul marn
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, but the pesto sauce needed more flavor. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices next time.


Toshia Ready
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Akolawole Akanni
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great! The pesto sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.


David Dunbar jr
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the pesto sauce and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abi Ra
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes next time.


Ashleigh Mendez
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nwosu Ogechukwu
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This was my first time making pesto shrimp pasta and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this ag


Lovelyne Asongwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alhassan Monica
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked just right and the pesto sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bessie Saayman
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This pesto shrimp pasta was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.