Orecchiette with Shrimp and Basil Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Orecchiette with Shrimp and Basil Pesto). Fresh basil pesto, mixed with pasta of your choice. I used orecchiette pasta, fresh gulf shrimp, and threw in some Champagne tomatoes at the end.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Orecchiette with Shrimp and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

½ pound shrimp

peeled and deveined

½ lemon

juiced

or to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta

2 cups fresh basil

2 tablespoons pine nuts

4 cloves garlic

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ pint Champagne tomatoes

halved

Grits a Ya Ya

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Toss shrimp with lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette and cook uncovered stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite 12 to 13 minutes.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking pulse basil pine nuts and garlic in a blender. Add Romano cheese; pulse until combined. Drizzle in olive oil slowly and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Drain pasta and mix with pesto; add tomatoes.

Step 5

Cook shrimp in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque about 3 minutes. Add to pasta.

Nutritional Information

Orecchiette with Shrimp and Basil Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 593.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.8g 56%

Carbohydrates: 85.9g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 94mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 1546.5IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 10.5mg 18%

Folate: 24.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 144mg 14%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 46.4mg 17%

Potassium: 274.5mg 8%

Sodium: 230.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 144.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.