25-Minute Shrimp Pesto Linguine: Irresistible & Flawless
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish combining tender shrimp with aromatic pesto sauce over linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in pesto and cooked linguine. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken for a different protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Find it online: https://www.recipesloop.com/shrimp-pesto-linguine-recipe/