Pesto Shrimp And Rice Bowl Recipes

PESTO SHRIMP AND RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Enjoy this refreshing rice bowl topped with pesto-coated shrimp, juicy tomatoes, crisp pepper and olives. Garnished with freshly chopped basil and nuts, it's a tempting, quick and tasty dish. Step 1
• Heat rice according to package directions. Step 2
• Toss shrimp with pesto in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on MEDIUM for 45 to 60 seconds, or until heated through. Step 3
• Top rice with pesto shrimp, cherry tomatoes, olives and yellow pepper. Garnish with basil and pine nuts. Recipe Tips Substitute pine nuts with chopped almonds or walnuts, if you prefer. Serve this dish with a lemon wedge, if desired.

ONE-PAN LEMON SHRIMP AND RICE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add wine; cook, stirring, until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and transfer to oven. Bake 25 minutes.
• Season shrimp and nestle into skillet. Cover, return to oven, and bake until shrimp are opaque and rice has absorbed liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; drizzle over shrimp and rice. Serve with basil and lemon wedges.

TEXAS PESTO SHRIMP OVER RICE

Steps:

• Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Set aside.
• Process cilantro, next 9 ingredients, and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
• Saute shrimp in remaining 1 tablespoon hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Pour cilantro mixture over shrimp, stirring well. Serve shrimp mixture over hot cooked rice.

CREAMY PESTO-SHRIMP & RICE

Steps:

• Cook and stir peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp, garlic and lemon juice; cook and stir 2 min.
• Whisk Neufchatel, pasta sauce, milk and pesto until smooth; add to skillet. Cook and stir 2 min or until heated through.
• Serve over rice. Sprinkle with parsley.