Shrimp Pesto Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Shrimp pesto alfredo pasta recipe - Gail Lucas olive branch Mississippi. In a large skillet over medium heat saute the green pepper and onion in a small amount of oil.


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Ingredients of Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound (500 g) jumbo shrimp (or prawns), tails on or off
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces (120g) grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup half and a half or heavy cream* SEE NOTES
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute until shrimp starts to change colour and garlic is fragrant.
  2. Reduce heat to low-medium heat. Add pesto, half & half (or heavy cream) and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix and scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
  3. Gently simmer for a further minute or two until shrimp is cooked, the sauce thickens slightly and the cheese has melted through. Sprinkle with parsley or basil and remaining parmesan cheese.
  4. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, steamed veg, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Half and half is an American product, made from equal parts light cream and milk. Substitute with half-light cream and half 2% milk (or full fat if not worried about calories and fat counts). Alternatively, use all light cream or heavy cream.

If serving with pasta: add 2 cups cooked pasta along with 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water into the sauce. Gently mix the sauce through until combined. Add in the shrimp and serve immediately.

Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 186mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1470IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 0.7mg


Shrimp pesto alfredo pasta recipe. After the noodles are done I simply toss the pasta with the shrimp pesto add some tomatoes and cheese and dinner is served. Creamy garlic shrimp alfredo pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its best with shrimp. Cook 6 to 8 minutes stirring constantly.

It takes about 20 minutes to make from start to finish. Your family will think you fussed. Serve with a salad and bread you have.

Add linguine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Season with garlic powder and cumin. When he cooked as a bachelor shrimp pasta was one of his first recipes.

Fettuccine alfredo is one of life's greatest comfort foods. Saute shrimp in a large saucepan with garlic and olive oil add fully cooked pasta of your choice and stir in 34 to 1 cup of fresh homemade pesto until green and fully coated. Slightly reducing the cream and adding a hefty dose of cheese means you don't have to use flour to thicken the sauce.

Add in the shrimp and serve immediately. You may need to add a little extra olive oil if it's too thick or doesn't spread easily though. My family loves it.

In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add 2 cups cooked pasta along with 14 cups of reserved pasta water into the sauce. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for.

This homemade alfredo sauce is one of the top recipes on the blog. I love it because it is really delicious and quick. Let shrimp marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

We make so many delicious recipes. Stir parmesan cheese into the cream sauce stirring until thoroughly mixed. Enjoy over your favorite pasta.

Then place in the bowl with melted butter. Stir in cream and season with pepper. Mix together the cooked pasta shrimp pepper onion mixture and alfredo sauce.

I like to use spaghetti for my shrimp pesto pasta but linguine or fettuccine would also be great. You can also serve with penne spaghetti or any other pasta you like. While the pasta is boiling i cook up my shrimp.

Blend in the pesto and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Boil shrimp in a large pot of water until they turn orange. Its creamy cheesy carby and super flavorful.

We especially love this version because the shrimp adds lots of extra flavors and. This take on a classic Italian American recipe is super easy to make. My son loves any recipe with alfredo sauce.

This is a recipe I came up with years ago. How do you make shrimp alfredo pasta? Now his children ask for it.

The pasta of choice is linguine and fettuccini. Great over linguini fettucini and penne pasta. Gently mix the sauce through until combined.

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