Best 11 Shrimp With Green Chile Pesto Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece: shrimp enveloped in a vibrant green chile pesto. This delightful dish combines the succulent texture of succulent shrimp with the bold, aromatic flavors of green chiles, fresh herbs and nutty pine nuts. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, ensuring a flavorful and memorable meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PESTO SHRIMP



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Pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main Dish

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or purchased)
Lemon, optional

Steps:

  • If necessary, thaw the shrimp.
  • Pat the shrimp dry.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and salt. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until almost opaque, turning them with tongs.
  • Just before shrimp are fully cooked, add the 1/4 cup pesto and continue cooking for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
  • Serve immediately. If using storebought pesto, adjust lemon and or salt accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg

SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO QUESADILLA



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Cilantro adds its sharp green presence to this quesadilla, which is topped with a sprinkling of brassy ancho chile powder.

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
3 (6-inch) tortillas or 8-inch tortillas cut to size
1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack
1/4 cup grated white cheddar
3 tablespoons Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons sour cream, or to taste
2 cups firmly packed cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Reserve for garnish.
  • Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheeses and 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto on each, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with ancho chile powder. May be prepared 1 day ahead up to this point and refrigerated. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut into quarters and serve hot, garnished with the shrimp, more pesto, and sour cream.
  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, pumpkinseeds, lime juice, salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until sauce is emulsified. May be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
  • Yield: 1 cup

SPICY SHRIMP AND GREEN CHILE GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces arugula, washed and dried
Smoked Chile Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Gaufrettes, recipe follows
Green Chile Goat Cheese, recipe follows
Chopped Cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree in adobo
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups peanut or canola oil
2 baking potatoes, like russets, washed and peeled
Salt
1 large poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
8 ounces goat cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine the ancho chile powder, light brown sugar, chile de arbol, cinamon, and cumin, and set aside. In a medium size bowl, place the shrimp. Salt and pepper the shrimp aggressively. Then, sprinkle the shrimp with the spice mixture on both sides. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Roast for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just cooked through. Place the arugula in a bowl, drizzle with some of the Smoked Chile Vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the seasoned arugula among 4 plates. Place 6 shrimp around the plate. Spread the gaufrettes with the Green Chile Goat Cheese and place along side each shrimp. Drizzle with more of the vinaigrette and chopped cilantro.
  • Combine vinegar, chipotle and cilantro in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with honey, salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Heat oil in a medium high-sided pan to 360 degrees F. Slice potatoes on a mandoline into gaufrettes. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and salt immediately.
  • Place chile and goat cheese in a food processor and process until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP WITH GREEN CHILE PESTO



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Green Chile Pesto
4 oz Parmesan, grated
2 garlic cloves
6 whole mild green chiles, stems and seeds removed
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 c fresh parsley
1/4 c fresh cilantro
2-3 Tbsp safflower oil
1 1/2 lb Shrimp

Steps:

  • Pesto: Combine the cheese and garlic in food processor and process until blended. Add remaining ingredients for pesto until they make a smooth past. Toss shrimp with pesto in a bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour or more. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Serve as appetizer or as entree over angel hair pasta.

SUMMERY SHRIMP WITH PESTO



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This is "preppy" because it's pink and green. It's a summer recipe because home gardeners end up with too much basil and too many zucchini in July and August. I like to serve the pesto on the side because it is very potent and this way each person can control the potency.

Provided by anniegolden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pesto Pasta Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 tablespoons water, divided, or as needed
2 tablespoons butter
¾ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 small zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Add basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender. Pulse and stir down. Drizzle in tiny amounts of water and continue to pulse and stir down, then blend to desired consistency.
  • Melt butter in the empty pasta pot. Saute shrimp over medium heat until bright pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside.
  • Add white and light green parts of scallions to the pot and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute more. Add sliced zucchini and saute over medium-high heat, stirring and turning occasionally, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Adjust the heat so zucchini starts to caramelize, but don't cook to mush.
  • Quickly stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook for 30 seconds to reduce the liquid, then remove from heat. Stir in shrimp.
  • Spoon shrimp and zucchini over the pasta. Garnish with green onion tops. Serve with pesto on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 192.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 574 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SHRIMP AND GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS



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From a NEW MEXICO chile website - YUM - Hatch chiles!!! Not positive on the times....so please bear with me....I haven't made these yet, so I tried to guess on the times.

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chicken broth
12 -15 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (8-10 small caps)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 cup green chili sauce (homemade or canned)
1 cup diced green chilis
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (or a mixture of jack and cheddar)
10 -12 corn tortillas
oil, for frying tortilla, if desired
chopped tomato (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° and oil a medium-size casserole dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a saucepan.
  • Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and cook in the broth for 3-4 minutes or until pink.
  • Remove the shrimp to a bowl and save the broth.
  • Cook the onion, garlic and mushrooms in the butter until soft-about 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour and stir well.
  • Add 1 cup of the saved chicken broth and simmer until thickened; Stir in the shrimp, salt and pepper.
  • Using a hand blender or food processor, blend the green chile sauce, chopped chiles, and remaining 1 cup of the saved chicken broth.
  • Heat the sauce in a small skillet and keep warm.
  • Steam the corn tortillas a few at a time in the microwave.
  • Put them in a plastic food bag and heat for 10-15 seconds on high, or just until softened;(If you prefer, fry tortillas in hot oil just until softened and drain on paper towels).
  • Dip each tortilla into the green chile sauce, fill with about ¼ cup of the shrimp & mushroom mixture.
  • Roll and place seam side down in a lightly oiled casserole.
  • When all the tortillas have been rolled, pour the remaining sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; Bake 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and serve.
  • The usual Mexican-style accompaniments for enchiladas are great served with these-refried beans, ensalada de col, guacamole, etc.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP



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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

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

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

SUPER QUICK SHRIMP & GREEN CHILI QUESADILLAS



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If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Swap in shredded rotisserie chicken for shrimp for another fun option. -Angie Ressa, Cheney, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings (1/2 cup guacamole).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cheese, shrimp, green chilies and green onions. Place half of the tortillas on a greased griddle; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with salsa and garlic salt. Serve with quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 1186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

DILL PESTO



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A fresh, wonderful take on pesto with no basil in sight! Dill plays a starring role in this twist which is good on pasta and seafood dishes!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sprigs fresh dill
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
¼ medium lemon, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine leaves of dill sprig, pine nuts, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until completely combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a small squirt of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; pulse again.
  • Taste for seasonings. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil and pulse again. Continue adding olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until pesto has the desired flavor and consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 142.5 mg

SOBA WITH GREEN CHILE PESTO



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The key to cooking with chiles is to think of their heat not as a dare but as another essential building block of flavor, right alongside salt, acid, and fat. Rather than overpowering a dish, a perfectly calibrated prickle of spice enhances the other elements and wakes up the palate.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Noodle     Chile Pepper     Sesame     Sesame Oil     Green Onion/Scallion     Watercress     Cilantro     Basil     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons white miso
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 serrano chiles, 2 halved and seeds removed, 1 thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
2 cups chopped basil leaves, plus torn leaves for serving
2 cups chopped cilantro
2 cups trimmed watercress
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup soba cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, whisk miso, lime juice, and oil in a large bowl. Chop halved chiles, garlic, and a pinch of salt together on a cutting board, then use the side of chef's knife to mash into a paste. Transfer to bowl with miso mixture and mix well. Add scallions, chopped basil, and cilantro and toss to combine; season pesto with salt.
  • Add soba, watercress, and sliced chile to pesto and toss, adding reserved soba cooking liquid by the teaspoonfuls as needed, until nicely coated.
  • Serve noodles topped with torn basil and sesame seeds.

SHRIMP WITH GREEN CHILI PESTO



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This hors d'oeuvres works really well on a buffet as it tasts great at room temperature. The pesto can be made days in advance. You can bake or grill.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves
6 mild green chilies, stem and seeds removed (or 2 4 oz cans of mild chilies, drained)
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined (26 to 30 per pound)

Steps:

  • Mix cheese and garlic in food processor till blended.
  • Add the chilies, pine nuts, parsley, cilantro and 2 or 3 tablespoons oil and process until a smooth paste.
  • This pesto can be made and refrigerated for several weeks before using.
  • Toss the shrimp in a bowl with pesto and refrigerate, covered for at least an hour.
  • Place shrimp on a foil covered sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 769.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 19.1

Tips:

  • To make the green chile pesto, use a blender or food processor to combine roasted poblano peppers, fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and lemon juice.
  • For the shrimp, use large or jumbo shrimp that have been deveined and peeled.
  • Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet with olive oil until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with the green chile pesto, rice, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Shrimp with Green Chile Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green chile pesto is flavorful and adds a nice kick to the shrimp. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and are tender and juicy. The rice and vegetables are a great addition to the dish and help to round out the meal. Overall, this recipe is a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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