Fusilli Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp Recipe

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Fusilli Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Season shrimp with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
  2. Bring a large stock pot to a boil. Salt generously. Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with warm water. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn a light pink and curl slightly. Remove from pan.
  4. To hot pan add remaining olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onions. Saute until tender.
  5. Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of pan with back of spoon.
  6. Add pesto and stir until smooth.
  7. Replace shrimp and pasta to pan and heat through.
  8. Remove from heat and add tomatoes and fresh spinach tossing lightly until everything is coated with the sauce.
  9. Serve with some crusty garlic toast and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 556.89 Kcal (2332 kJ)
Calories from fat 361.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.12g 62%
Cholesterol 59.61mg 20%
Sodium 1189.78mg 50%
Potassium 625.91mg 13%
Total Carbs 33.36g 11%
Sugars 2.78g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 15%
Protein 15.98g 32%
Vitamin C 33.3mg 56%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 322.1mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.25 Kcal (826 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.21g 62%
Cholesterol 21.11mg 20%
Sodium 421.42mg 50%
Potassium 221.7mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.81g 11%
Sugars 0.99g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 15%
Protein 5.66g 32%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 56%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 114.1mg 32%

* 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

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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