Pesto Shrimp Linguine
Homemade basil pesto adds an extra flavor to this light and fresh shrimp pasta dish. Plus, it’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes!
Recipe - Eagan North
Pesto Shrimp Linguine
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
½ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
½ cup firmly packed parsley
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 clove garlic
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp, plus 1 tsp olive oil
8 oz linguine
1 lb. Arctic Shores Extra Large Raw Shrimp, thawed
¼ cup half & half
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, ¼ cup Parmesan, 3 tablespoons walnuts, garlic, and salt. Blend until it forms a paste. With machine running, slowing add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Continue blending until well combined; set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast remaining walnuts until fragrant; set aside. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp and sauté until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
- Add pasta and toss with ¼ cup pesto and half & half. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted walnuts.
10 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Urbanize Farm Fresh Basil, 0.5 Ounce
$3.99$7.98/oz
Fresh Parsley, 1 Each
$1.49
BelGioioso Freshly Shredded Cheese, Parmesan, 5 Ounce
$4.49$0.90/oz
Diamond of California Walnuts, Chopped, 8 Ounce
$3.99 was $5.99$0.50/oz
Fresh Bulk Garlic, 0.15 Pound
$1.05 avg/ea$6.99/lb
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$1.19$0.05/oz
Essential Everyday Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 17 Fluid ounce
$8.99$0.53/fl oz
Barilla Linguine Pasta, 16 Ounce
$1.99$0.12/oz
Arctic Shores Shrimp, Uncooked, Peeled & Deveined, Tail-On, 51-60, 16 Ounce
$8.99$0.56/oz
Essential Everyday Half & Half, 1 Quart
$3.49$3.49/qt
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, ¼ cup Parmesan, 3 tablespoons walnuts, garlic, and salt. Blend until it forms a paste. With machine running, slowing add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Continue blending until well combined; set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast remaining walnuts until fragrant; set aside. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp and sauté until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
- Add pasta and toss with ¼ cup pesto and half & half. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted walnuts.