Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Serves: 5
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
62
Spice
53
Sweetness
47
Sourness
46
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Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
230 g
Spaghetti (package)1 cup
Basil Leaves (fresh)1 cup
Lemon Juice2 tsps
Olive Oil1 clove
Garlic (to taste)1 tsp
Salt1360 g
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 tsp
Crushed Red PepperDirections:
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
2
Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain
3
Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth
4
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
5
Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes
6
Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes
7
Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve