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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe

A delicious and creamy shrimp dish with the rich flavors of pesto.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Pesto sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
  5. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot over pasta or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Creamy, Pesto, Shrimp
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