Recipes Cuisine European Italian Creamy Pesto Shrimp 4.6 (1,465) 1,085 Reviews 177 Photos This creamy pesto shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners and is one of our family's favorites. Submitted by Loretta Buffa Updated on November 12, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 177 177 177 177 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 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 Directions Gather ingredients together. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Recipe Tip This recipe is also great when made with crabmeat instead of shrimp. I Made It Print 1,994 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 646 Calories 43g Fat 43g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 646 % Daily Value * Total Fat 43g 54% Saturated Fat 24g 122% Cholesterol 210mg 70% Sodium 437mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 0g Protein 23g 46% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 254mg 20% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 217mg 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.