Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
  5. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  7. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  8. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve over the hot linguine.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 918.07 Kcal (3844 kJ)
Calories from fat 522.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.1g 89%
Cholesterol 170.52mg 57%
Sodium 1283.09mg 53%
Potassium 146.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 77.47g 26%
Sugars 1.81g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g 22%
Protein 25.56g 51%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 333.8mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 382.6 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.21g 89%
Cholesterol 71.06mg 57%
Sodium 534.72mg 53%
Potassium 60.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.28g 26%
Sugars 0.75g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 22%
Protein 10.65g 51%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 139.1mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.4
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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