Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with this Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta featuring succulent blackened shrimp. A vibrant, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta:
8 ounces pasta (such as linguine or penne)
Spinach Pesto:
1/2 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces), 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Blackened Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning or Cajun seasoning, extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and asparagus: Boil pasta until al dente. Add asparagus in the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make spinach pesto: Blend spinach, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil until creamy.
- Prepare blackened shrimp: Coat shrimp with oil and seasoning. Cook in a skillet until pink and blackened.
- Combine: Toss pasta with pesto, adding reserved water. Top with shrimp, Parmesan, and basil. Serve.
Notes
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
