Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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This is a great dish for company!

Submitted by averynmartin
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas

  • ¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp

  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

  2. Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.

  3. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

52 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
9g Fat
32g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 200mg 4%

* 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.