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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 697.71 Kcal (2921 kJ)
Calories from fat 388.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.14g 66%
Cholesterol 116.75mg 39%
Sodium 920.8mg 38%
Potassium 113.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 64.61g 22%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.92g 12%
Protein 14.35g 29%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 21.2mg 118%
Calcium 234.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 387.69 Kcal (1623 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.97g 66%
Cholesterol 64.87mg 39%
Sodium 511.65mg 38%
Potassium 62.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.9g 22%
Sugars 0.23g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 12%
Protein 7.97g 29%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 11.8mg 118%
Calcium 130.4mg 23%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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