Best Shrimp Spread With Pesto And Mascarpone Recipes
EASY PESTO SHRIMP
Pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If necessary, thaw the shrimp.
- Pat the shrimp dry.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and salt. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until almost opaque, turning them with tongs.
- Just before shrimp are fully cooked, add the 1/4 cup pesto and continue cooking for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately. If using storebought pesto, adjust lemon and or salt accordingly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg
CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP
One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.
Provided by Loretta Buffa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 646 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 210.4 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHRIMP SPREAD WITH PESTO AND MASCARPONE
Make and share this Shrimp Spread With Pesto and Mascarpone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pesto: add basil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor; with the machine running, slowly add the oil through the feed tube.
- Stir in the Parmesan; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mascarpone on a serving platter in a ½-inch thick layer.
- Spread the pesto on top of the mascarpone.
- Sprinkle the shrimp all over the spread; serve chilled, with the crackers for spreading.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 192.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 14.1
PESTO SHRIMP
Steps:
- Put basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill. Slowly blend in the cheeses by hand or with a spoon. When everything is well blended, add the softened butter.
- Steam the shrimp for about 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath or refrigerate until chilled. Arrange shrimp on a platter and spoon pesto on top of each piece.
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