Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli Pesto. This Italian-inspired dish brings together the succulent flavors of shrimp, the vibrant essence of broccoli pesto, and the comforting embrace of pasta for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as linguine or penne)
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Broccoli Pesto:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Extra Parmesan and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Add broccoli florets in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Make the Broccoli Pesto: In a food processor, combine blanched broccoli, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle olive oil until smooth.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta and broccoli with broccoli pesto, adding reserved pasta water. Add shrimp, garnish with Parmesan and basil. Serve.
Notes
- Enhance pesto with red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Spinach or kale pesto can be an alternative to broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
