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.
  10. Pesto; Put the basil, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor or blender and process steadily while you add the oil in a thin but constant stream.
  11. The sauce should achieve the consistency of a slightly grainy paste but not a fine puree.
  12. Add the garlic and process very briefly, just to mix.
  13. When the sauce is the right consistency, transfer it to a bowl and, using a spatula, fold in the grated cheese.
  14. (If you're using a mortar, just continue to work in the cheese with the pestle.) If the sauce is too thick, work in more olive oil.
  15. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1609.91 Kcal (6740 kJ)
Calories from fat 992.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110.25g 170%
Cholesterol 269.09mg 90%
Sodium 2595.41mg 108%
Potassium 263.37mg 6%
Total Carbs 117.52g 39%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8.68g 35%
Protein 44.19g 88%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 504.8mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 403.65 Kcal (1690 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.64g 170%
Cholesterol 67.47mg 90%
Sodium 650.74mg 108%
Potassium 66.03mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.47g 39%
Sugars 0.75g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 35%
Protein 11.08g 88%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 126.6mg 50%

* 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

  • 40.6
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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