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!

Thandie Cakata
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the combination of pesto and shrimp. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dinakshee Russick
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This pasta dish was a disappointment. The pesto was bland and the shrimp were overcooked. I won't be making this recipe again.


Kalyn Arlin
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Raven Hill
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This pasta dish is a regular in our household. It's quick, easy, and always a hit with the kids. I usually add some extra red pepper flakes to give it a little kick.


Ali kikonyogo
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Not a fan of this recipe. The pesto was too oily and the shrimp were rubbery. I think I'll stick to my old pasta recipe.


Faisal Qurban
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This pasta was really easy to make and it turned out great! I used store-bought pesto and it still tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abrar Butt
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Oluwatobi Joseph
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This dish was just okay. The pesto was a little bland and the shrimp were overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Iftikhar Wattoo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add some extra vegetables, like broccoli or zucchini, to make it a complete meal.


Umme Salma
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This pasta was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rakib Fasir
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is easy to make and the shrimp cook quickly. It's a great weeknight meal.


Travon Reed
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. The combination of flavors was amazing and everyone loved it.