Creamy Pesto Shrimp Recipe
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp

By: Loretta Buffa  
"One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 603 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 202mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by RedRobynNAU 
This is the second time I've made this recipe. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by WEELASSIE 
AWESOME! This is a keeper. I also used half and half to reduce the fat content. I grated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by DREGINEK 
FABULOUS TASTE!! A minute before adding the parmesean cheese, I also added 1/2 cup of chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by CHEFSINGLEDAD 
Want a lighter, more colorful version? - Use 2 cups half-and-half - Use 1/3 cup... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by Jill 
OH MY GOSH I can NOT say enough about this recipe!! It was AWESOME and soo easy! This is my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1 
I made this a little lower in fat by using lowfat margarine and half-and-half and it was awesome. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by KVA1223 
I cheat, and actually use a packaged creamy pesto sauce mix (Knorr...), but a TERRIFIC... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2002 by MIHAELA 
This is a great recipe. I doubled the amount of linguini and used a pound of imitation crab... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by *Marcy* 
This is definately the best alfredo sauce recipe. I added sauteed garlic and scallops to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2002 by DELANEYSMAMA 
This was WONDERFUL for a preholiday special dinner! Served with a crisp salad and warm Italian... MORE

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