Pesto Shrimp LinguinePesto Shrimp Linguine
Pesto Shrimp Linguine
Pesto Shrimp Linguine
Homemade basil pesto adds an extra flavor to this light and fresh shrimp pasta dish. Plus, it’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe - Eden Prairie
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Pesto Shrimp Linguine
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
½ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
½ cup firmly packed parsley
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 clove garlic
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp, plus 1 tsp olive oil
8 oz linguine
1 lb. Arctic Shores Extra Large Raw Shrimp, thawed
¼ cup half & half
Directions
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, ¼ cup Parmesan, 3 tablespoons walnuts, garlic, and salt. Blend until it forms a paste. With machine running, slowing add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Continue blending until well combined; set aside.
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast remaining walnuts until fragrant; set aside. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp and sauté until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and toss with ¼ cup pesto and half & half. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted walnuts.
10 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
½ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
Urbanize Farm Fresh Basil
Urbanize Farm Fresh Basil, 0.5 Ounce
$3.99$7.98/oz
½ cup firmly packed parsley
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Parsley, 1 Each
$1.49
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
BelGioioso Freshly Shredded Cheese, Parmesan
BelGioioso Freshly Shredded Cheese, Parmesan, 5 Ounce
$4.49$0.90/oz
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided
Diamond of California Walnuts, Chopped
Diamond of California Walnuts, Chopped, 8 Ounce
$5.99$0.75/oz
1 clove garlic
Fresh Bulk Garlic
Fresh Bulk Garlic, 0.15 Pound
$1.05 avg/ea$6.99/lb
1/8 tsp salt
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$1.19$0.05/oz
3 tbsp, plus 1 tsp olive oil
Essential Everyday Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
Essential Everyday Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 17 Fluid ounce
$9.99$0.59/fl oz
8 oz linguine
Barilla Linguine Pasta
Barilla Linguine Pasta, 16 Ounce
$1.50 was $1.99$0.09/oz
1 lb. Arctic Shores Extra Large Raw Shrimp, thawed
Arctic Shores Shrimp, Uncooked, Peeled & Deveined, Tail-On, 51-60
Arctic Shores Shrimp, Uncooked, Peeled & Deveined, Tail-On, 51-60, 16 Ounce
$6.99$0.44/oz
¼ cup half & half
Essential Everyday Half & Half
Essential Everyday Half & Half, 1 Quart
$2.99 was $3.49$2.99/qt

Directions

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, ¼ cup Parmesan, 3 tablespoons walnuts, garlic, and salt. Blend until it forms a paste. With machine running, slowing add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Continue blending until well combined; set aside.
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast remaining walnuts until fragrant; set aside. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp and sauté until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and toss with ¼ cup pesto and half & half. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted walnuts.