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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: Gloria Jones Grenga

"A dash of red pepper puts zip in this lively main dish from Gloria Jones Grenga of Newnan, Georgia."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 3.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the basil, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and salt; cover and process until smooth.
  2. In a large skillet, saute the asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Drain the spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by tubeater
I added a little heavy cream to the pesto sauce, and I used mushrooms & peas instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Stacy
Very tasty, quick and fresh! I used a small chopper/mincer, so my sauce was not smooth at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Steph
This was very light and tasty. Also, extremely easy to make. Everyone in the house loved it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by jen
Tasty! To solve the runniness issue I just added about a 1/2 cup of pecans to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by new2cooking
not my favorite. I would have it again if I made some minor changes. I do like that it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by SONIANNA
Without modifying this recipe the sauce is really liquidy. I had to add 1 cup of chicken stock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by tatianal
too lemony it doesnt taste much like pesto it needs lots of adjustments MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2008 by Liz
Made as written. Husband liked the pasta but didn't think the shrimp went well with it. We... MORE


 
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