Pasta With Shrimp and Cilantro-Lime Pesto Recipe

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Pasta With Shrimp and Cilantro-Lime Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Blend 1 1/4 cups cilantro leaves and next 4 ingredients in processor until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil. Season generously with salt. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
  2. Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tb oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add tequila. Return skillet to heat and stir until sauce is syrupy, about 30 seconds. Add pesto; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
  4. Add pasta to sauce in skillet; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta and shrimp among 4 plates. Sprinkle Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1374.74 Kcal (5756 kJ)
Calories from fat 742.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 82.52g 127%
Cholesterol 171.49mg 57%
Sodium 2807.01mg 117%
Potassium 122.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 118.04g 39%
Sugars 2.58g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8.04g 32%
Protein 44.64g 89%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 510mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 463.45 Kcal (1940 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.82g 127%
Cholesterol 57.81mg 57%
Sodium 946.29mg 117%
Potassium 41.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.79g 39%
Sugars 0.87g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 32%
Protein 15.05g 89%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 1.2mg 19%
Calcium 171.9mg 51%

* 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

  • 33.6
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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