Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

This creamy pesto shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners and is one of our family’s favorites.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Step 1
Gather ingredients together.

Step 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 4
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5
Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.

Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

This recipe is also great when made with crabmeat instead of shrimp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

646
Calories
43g
Fat
43g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 646
% Daily Value *
Total Fat43g 54%
Saturated Fat24g 122%
Cholesterol210mg 70%
Sodium437mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars0g
Protein23g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium254mg 20%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium217mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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