Pesto Shrimp Primavera Recipes

PESTO SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Toss the hot penne pasta with 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce. Put pasta on large platter and cover to keep warm.
• Over medium high heat, cook the peppers and onion in oil 8 minutes. Add the zucchini, shrimp and salt; cook for 8 more minutes or until the shrimp are opaque, stirring frequently.
• Top the pasta with mixture; add the remaining pesto and toss.

SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

PESTO PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, heat large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts; cook, stirring, until just golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove nuts from pan; reserve.
• In same skillet, heat oil. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until just turning pink, 1-2 minutes. Add squash; cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add reserved cooking water and pesto, then snap peas and pasta; gently toss until well-coated and heated through. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, bocconcini and basil. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

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.

SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Stir in broccoli and mushrooms. Cover and simmer about 6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese and basil until cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes and shrimp. Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until heated through. Toss with pasta.

SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Pour tomatoes into skillet and season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
• Cook shrimp in vegetables sauce until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Serve shrimp and sauce over rigatoni.

SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the shrimp, asparagus and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta.
• Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SHRIMP AND PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. (the olive oil keeps the butter from scorching).
• Saute garlic for about 1 minute.
• Add vegetables and saute until just crisp-tender.
• Add shrimp and saute until just heated through.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Squeeze juice of half a lemon over all. Continue to cook about 2 minutes until juices have been reduced by about half.
• Remove from heat.
• Toss vegetables and shrimp with pasta. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper if desired.