Best 8 Shrimp Peas And Pesto Pasta Recipes

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Shrimp, peas, and pesto pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, peas, and pesto creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious pasta dish, along with tips and tricks for making the most of your ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP, PEAS AND PESTO PASTA



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Five ingredients from the refrigerated and freezer sections are all you need for this so-easy entrée, complete in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated linguine
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto
2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag), thawed
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook linguine as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Rinse linguine with hot water; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Add peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir remaining pesto and 1/3 cup reserved cooking water into linguine; toss with shrimp and peas. Spoon into 4 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP



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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.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA



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A dash of red pepper puts zip in this lively main dish from Gloria Jones Grenga of Newnan, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PASTA ALLA PAMELA WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound medium shrimp (U41-50), shelled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
  • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
  • Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA



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This is a great dish for company!

Provided by averynmartin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 295.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PASTA WITH CHOPPED PESTO AND PEAS



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This pesto doesn't call for a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle - and it's better for it. Instead, all of the elements are chopped and mashed together by hand. (Pesto means "to pound, crush or smash" in Italian.) In Tuscany, this would be done with a half moon-shaped mezzaluna, but a chef's knife does the job, too. The result is a more textured mix with bright pops of flavor, like a sauce, herb salad and nut garnish in one. Basil and pine nuts are classic choices, but this version, "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), was guided by the pesto ratio in "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat. It works with whatever soft herbs and nuts that you like and have on hand.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup raw walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, almonds or a combination
2 ounces Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 large garlic clove
2 packed cups soft herbs, such as basil, parsley, mint or arugula
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 pound curly pasta, such as casarecce or fusilli
2 cups (10 ounces) frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a small or medium skillet over medium, toast nuts, shaking the skillet occasionally until browned (try one to see), 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
  • As the nuts cool, into a large bowl, grate the Parmesan on the small holes of a box grater (or pulse chunks in a blender).
  • Add the garlic clove and a pinch of salt to the pile of nuts and coarsely chop the nuts and garlic together. Add a handful of the herbs and another pinch of salt, and coarsely chop. (Opt for forceful, purposeful chops as opposed to soft, timid ones.) Toss and smash the mixture every few chops. Repeat with the remaining herbs, salting at each step, until a wet, coarse paste forms. Stir into the cheese, then stir in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta and peas to the pesto and stir to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, more oil and more Parmesan.

SHRIMP AND PENNE WITH SPRING HERB PESTO



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Using a premade pesto sauce makes creating this flavorful spring pasta a snap.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound penne rigate
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound snap peas (3 cups)
1/2 cup Spring Herb Pesto
4 ounces ricotta (1/2 cup)
Extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and snap peas and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and peas are bright green. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture and return to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Top with ricotta. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

PESTO PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP



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Make and share this Pesto Pasta Primavera With Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces long fusilli
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb shrimp, preferably extra-large, peeled and deveined
8 ounces yellow squash, halved lengthwise, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 (7 ounce) container pesto sauce, about 3/4 cup
1 (8 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved, about 1-1/2 cups
8 ounces bocconcini, halved (small mozzarella balls)
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, heat large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts; cook, stirring, until just golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove nuts from pan; reserve.
  • In same skillet, heat oil. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until just turning pink, 1-2 minutes. Add squash; cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add reserved cooking water and pesto, then snap peas and pasta; gently toss until well-coated and heated through. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, bocconcini and basil. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

Helpful Cooking Advice

Shrimp, peas, and pesto are all healthful and flavorful ingredients that can be combined to create a delightful meal. Shrimp Peas and Pesto Pasta is a dish that combines the flavors of these ingredients in a simple and easy-to-make recipe. Here are a few tips for making this recipe:

  • Use fresh shrimp if available. If using fresh shrimp, be sure to clean and cook them properly before adding them to the recipe.
  • Use ripe peas. Peas can be used fresh, canned, or thawed from the freezer.
  • The pesto used in this recipe can be homemade or store-bought.
  • If you don't have pesto, you can use a similar green herb based on your personal taste, such as arugula or spinach, and add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese and crushed walnuts.
  • Serve Shrimp Peas and Pesto Pasta with a side of bread or a simple green herb-based side dish.

Delicacy At Its Finest

In conclusion, Shrimp Peas and Pesto Pasta is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of shrimp, peas, and pesto is sure to please everyone at your table. One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be easily customized to suit your own palate. For example, if you like a spicy dish, you can add a pinch of red chili peppers or cayenne to the pesto. If you prefer a richer dish, you can add a dollop of cream to the shrimp, peas, and pesto mixture. No matter how you choose to prepare it, Shrimp Peas and Pesto Pasta is sure to be a hit. So give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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