Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe Recipes Recipe For Zucchini

PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped then with the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil and continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the pesto is puréed. Set the pesto aside.
• Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
• Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook them, tossing frequently, until they're softened slightly. Reduce the heat to low then add the shrimp and pesto to the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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SHRIMP & ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini in half and then into 1/2" slices.
• Season shrimp with salt & pepper.
• Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp and cook just until pink and almost cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pan. Add zucchini, garlic, oregano, chili flakes and salt & pepper to taste. Stir fry 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is tender crisp.
• Add cream and pesto, simmer 1 minute. Stir in shrimp (and any juices on the plate) and cook until heated through.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Once hot, add the mushrooms, toss in the oil, and saute tossing occasionally, until mushrooms are nicely browned.
• Transfer browned mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
• Keep the skillet off the heat to cool a bit while you prepare the shrimp.
• Toss the prepared (peeled and deveined) shrimp in a couple pinches salt and pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet used for the mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat, turning the shrimp once, until shrimp are opaque and just barely cooked through.
• Transfer the shrimp to the plate with the mushrooms and set aside.
• Put the same skillet used above over high heat.
• Deglaze the pan by adding the wine and simmer until the wine is reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the cream. Simmer gently, stirring regularly, until slightly thickened.
• Turn off the heat and add the cheese and pesto. Taste for seasoning, and add salt to your taste (at least 1/2 tsp because this will season the pasta once added). Sauce will continue to thicken a bit more.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add the pasta to the sauce along with the shrimp and mushrooms and toss well.
• Garnish with basil and more parmesan and serve.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• 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.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to skillet; sautee for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and set aside in a bowl.
• Add remaining olive oil to skillet; add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Add zucchini to skillet and continue to cook for 7 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Add shrimp back to skillet, stir in pesto, and cook just until things are heated through.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH AVOCADO PESTO & SHRIMP

Steps:

• Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle (seeds make the noodles fall apart). Place the zucchini "noodles" in a colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let drain for 15 to 30 minutes, then gently squeeze to remove any excess water.
• Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup oil and process until smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the drained zucchini noodles and gently toss until hot, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl, add the pesto and gently toss to combine.