Shrimp linguine with pesto cream sauce is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the sea, creamy sauce, and aromatic pesto. This flavorful pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The shrimp are succulent and tender, while the sauce is rich and creamy with a hint of pesto. Served over al dente linguine, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP
One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.
Provided by Loretta Buffa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 210.4 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.
SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Easy and elegant, this creamy pasta dish with a hint of heat makes any dinner seem like a special affair. -Athena M. Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in butter and oil for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream and cheese; sprinkle with pepper flakes., Drain linguine. Add shrimp and linguine to skillet; cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp are no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP LINGUINE
This is a fantastic dish to impress friends with. They never suspect how easy it is to make. The pesto cream sauce makes it even more delectable than a typical Alfredo sauce.-Jessica Kempton, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. Add cream to the pan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Stir in the cheese, pesto and pepper until smooth. Return shrimp to the pan; heat through. Drain linguine; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000 calories, Fat 73g fat (41g saturated fat), Cholesterol 355mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
For when your heart desires decadence, but your waistline won't allow the indulgence. A slimmed-down, healthier version of a high-fat favourite. Nice for a romantic dinner when both parties are trying to be good!
Provided by RBM9320
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put large pot (6 qt) of water on the stove (turned to med.).
- Spray a non-stick 12" skillet with cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, sauté another 5 minutes.
- Add pasta to boiling water, cook according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes).
- Add white wine to skillet, bring to a boil, reduce by half.
- Add pesto to skillet, stir to mix.
- Add evaporated milk and sundried tomatoes to skillet, bring to a simmer (try not to boil it).
- Add pre-cooked shrimp to skillet, allow to heat through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve sauce over linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 242.4, Sodium 1283, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15, Protein 46.8
SHRIMP WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by hanley89
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, drain 2. In a large skillet, mlet butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cooik until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cream, slat and pepper. Cook 6 -8 minutes, stirring constantly 3. Add parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Add pesto and blend into cream sauce. Cook suace for 3-5 minutes, until thickened 4.Stir in shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. 5.Toss pasta into cream sauce and serve with bread and salad
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP PESTO
Make and share this Linguine with Shrimp Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil in the pesto sauce. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be thinner and less creamy.
- To make the shrimp more flavorful, you can marinate them in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- If you don't have linguine, you can use another type of pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine.
- Serve the shrimp linguine with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Shrimp linguine with pesto cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of shrimp, pesto, and cream sauce is flavorful and satisfying, and the dish can be made in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shrimp linguine recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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