Best 8 Pasta With Shrimp Pesto Cured Ham Recipes

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. , In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

FRESH PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• For the pesto: In a food processor, puree the nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Next, add the basil and mint and pulse until the leaves are minced. Add the cheese and pulse 4 to 5 times. Finally, drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to finish.
• For the pasta: In saute pan over high heat, add the grapeseed oil and allow to come to the verge of smoking. Next, add the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook the shrimp until medium doneness, about 2 minutes, stirring throughout the time. After the shrimp are medium, add the onions and allow to cook until translucent, another 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup pesto, stir, and then deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce by half the volume, 2 to 3 minutes. Finally, add the pasta and stir. Finish seasoning with salt, pepper and additional wine if necessary. Allow to warm for 2 minutes, and then portion and serve. Top with the parsley and tomatoes.

PASTA WITH PESTO, SHRIMP, AND CURED HAM

Steps:

• Blend garlic, nuts, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 ice cube in a blender on low speed to a coarse paste.
• Add basil, 1 cup oil, and 2 tablespoons ice water and purée until basil is almost incorporated. Add Parmesan and Pecorino; blend to combine.
• Transfer pesto to a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook Speck, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; toss in pesto, pasta, and pasta cooking liquid.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

SHRIMP, PARMESAN AND PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add pesto and capers; cook 1 min. Add pasta sauce and half the cheese; stir until blended.
• Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture in skillet with shrimp. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until mixture is heated through and shrimp turn pink. Serve topped with remaining cheese.

SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Grind the garlic, parsley and jalapeno into a paste.
• Heat olive oil in low heat, and add the parsley pesto blend (from step #1) into the pan.
• Add in the shrimp to this mix.
• Cook on low heat for a few minutes Add the lime, salt, and black pepper at this point. You want to heavily coat the shrimp with the black pepper.
• After cooking for 5-7 mins, add the broccoli florets, pesto, and all other spices. Stir in and cover for 5-10 minutes.
• Once the flavors are cooked into the shrimp and the veggies, it will form a gravy. At this point you can add in the pasta.and stir. You can avoid overcooking the shrimp by turning off the heat before the shrimp start to form into circular rings.
• Top with a heaping spoonful of Parmesan, and serve! Voila!

PASTA W/ PESTO SHRIMP

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!