Sea Food

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

“It’s one of family’s favorites, it’s also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.”
Prep Time: 15 Min     Cook Time: 15 Min       Ready In: 30 Min
Servings
Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
•1 pound linguine pasta
•1/2 cup butter
•2 cups heavy cream
•1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
•1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1/3 cup pesto
•1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 603 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 202mg

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