Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 25 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 3 views

Pesto Shrimp Pasta is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 40 minutes. Made with 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 clove garlic, or to taste, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.

Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

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