…and the category is: “Tell me you’re tired of spaghetti without telling me you’re tired of spaghetti”…and viola! A shrimp pesto pasta worthy of every plate lick has been created!
Basil is one of my favorite herbs to cook with. When I found myself craving pasta for dinner, I thought what would be better than spaghetti? A basil pesto pasta! I love cooking with fresh ingredients to create bold flavors in my dishes. A lil’ somethin’ somethin’ the taste buds can savor.
This shrimp pesto pasta is a simple recipe that is a crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner. You can watch my Instagram reel below to follow the recipe.
SHRIMP PESTO PASTA
6
servings30
minutes30
minutes1
hourIngredients
- For the pesto sauce
2 cups fresh basil, extra for garnish
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, extra for garnish
7-10 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the pasta
Pasta, reserve 1 cup pasta water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
7-10 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup pasta water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- For the pesto sauce
- In a small skillet, roast pine nuts until brown (no oil or pan spray needed). Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- For the pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium flame. Add shrimp, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook shrimp until opaque, remove shrimp from heat. Reduce flame to medium-low heat. Pour in coconut milk, stir until milk is completely incorporated scraping bits from the bottom of the skillet. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl mix coconut milk mixture, pesto sauce, shrimp, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water. Add extra grated parmesan and basil (optional), mix well.
- Plate the pasta. Top with salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Garnish with additional parmesan, chopped fresh basil, and red pepper flakes. Eat up and enjoy!
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