Description
A quick and delicious shrimp dish with basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or purchased)
- Lemon, optional
Instructions
- If necessary, thaw the shrimp.
- Pat the shrimp dry.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and salt. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until almost opaque, turning them with tongs.
- Just before the shrimp are fully cooked, add the 1/4 cup pesto and continue cooking for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately. If using store-bought pesto, adjust lemon and or salt accordingly.
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare and can be served as an appetizer or main course.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg