Lighter Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe

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Lighter Creamy Pesto Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine. Boil 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve a half-cup or so or of pasta water when draining.
  2. Pour half-and-half into a skillet over medium-high heat; add pepper and basil, and simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
  3. Blend in cheese and pesto sauce and simmer 3-5 minutes; adjust salt if necessary.
  4. Add shrimp to sauce and simmer until they just turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add linguine to sauce and toss. Add reserved pasta water if needed to correct the consistency of the sauce. Serve hot with crusty bread alongside.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 821.41 Kcal (3439 kJ)
Calories from fat 402.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.75g 69%
Cholesterol 107.85mg 36%
Sodium 1351.64mg 56%
Potassium 263.17mg 6%
Total Carbs 80.49g 27%
Sugars 1.95g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25%
Protein 28.55g 57%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 455.2mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.91 Kcal (1251 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.29g 69%
Cholesterol 39.25mg 36%
Sodium 491.86mg 56%
Potassium 95.77mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.29g 27%
Sugars 0.71g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 25%
Protein 10.39g 57%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 17%
Calcium 165.6mg 46%

* 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

  • 19.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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