CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP

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Make and share this Creamy Pesto Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb linguine
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  • Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over the hot linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.9, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 31.3, Cholesterol 279.2, Sodium 510, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.5

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