Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

    • Ingredients

  • 1lblinguine
  • 1/2 cupbutter
  • 2cupsheavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cuppesto sauce
  • 1lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined

    • Directions

  • 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.

    • Reviews

  • “This was yummy. I used about 4 oz of cream cheese instead of heavy cream for health reasons. I also added mushrooms as another rater suggested. Creamy pesto deliciousness!”

  • “Excellent sauce!I served it over homemade gnocchi instead of linguine (just because I wanted to try it) and sliced up Roasted Pepper and Asagio chicken sausage in it along with the shrimp.Yummy!!”

  • “Really easy to make and great tasting.I had all the ingredients except fo the shrimp in the fridge.I cheated and used the small shrimp already peeled and deveined.I used more since they were smaller.This cut down the prep time but still gave the great flavor.My hubby also loved it and has requested it to be on the menu … thanks LikeItLoveIt!”

  • “Simple and delicious! We like spicy food in our family, so I added crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. I also used half milk and half cream to reduce some of the calories. Next time I make this I will add some fresh mushrooms. Great dish…thanks for posting!”

  • “Can you say rich??Wow, fabulous!I used half and half and it worked out well.I think fresh grated parmesan is the key.Thanks for sharing.”

  • “Not for the diet-conscious, but every bite is worth the calories.And it couldn’t be simpler to make.I followed the recipe exactly as published; it does not need any tweaking at all.This will definitely become part of my regular repertoire.”

  • “This is restaurant quality, easily. This was a huge hit. Tom made this for a friend of ours for her b-day and we all ate so much, I think we are going to pop! Absolutely a winner and a keeper!”

  • “Excellent reipe just finished having it for lunch. Will definetely make it again.”

  • “Absolutely, unbelievably delicious! My husband and all five kids loved this; they begged me to make it the following week, as well. This is by far the BEST recipe I have found online!”

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