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The quick and delicious pesto shrimp pasta recipe is a mouth-watering dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. This recipe serves 4 people and is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of flavorful pesto sauce, succulent shrimp, and al dente pasta creates a dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Not specified in the recipe is when this dish is typically served, but its simplicity and flavor profile make it suitable for a variety of occasions.

Quick Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

A quick and delicious pasta dish made with pesto sauce, shrimp, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. This recipe serves 4 people and can be prepared in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • ½ cup pesto sauce
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ lemon

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until it reaches an al dente texture.
  • Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink and cooked through.
  • Heat the pesto sauce in the same skillet for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Combine the reserved pasta water with the pesto sauce and stir to combine.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce to coat evenly.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together.
  • Season the dish with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately, squeezing lemon juice over the top.

Notes

You can use store-bought pesto sauce for a quicker preparation.
Keyword easy, Italian, Parmesan, pasta, pesto, quick, shrimp