Description
Pesto shrimp mushroom pasta brings Mediterranean flair to weeknight dinners with luxurious herbal notes and succulent seafood. Rich parmesan, tender shrimp, and earthy mushrooms blend seamlessly, delivering delightful flavor you’ll savor in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spiral pasta
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white mushrooms, sliced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) basil pesto
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized skillet over medium-high temperature until it radiates intense heat. Drizzle of olive oil across the surface, allowing it to spread evenly without aggressive splattering.
- Arrange the shrimp across the skillet’s surface, sprinkling with precisely of salt and of crushed red pepper flakes. Sear the seafood for approximately 3 minutes, rotating midway through the cooking process until they transform into a vibrant pink and achieve complete doneness. Carefully transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Utilizing the same skillet, introduce another tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil. Scatter sliced mushrooms and dust with a delicate pinch of salt to amplify their natural essence. Gently manipulate the mushrooms, allowing them to soften and release their internal moisture over 1-2 minutes.
- Reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp into the mushroom-filled skillet. Pour in of homemade basil pesto and of rich chicken broth. Blend the ingredients thoroughly on medium heat, ensuring a harmonious integration before removing from the heat source.
- Simultaneously, prepare the pasta according to the manufacturer’s recommended instructions in a separate pot. Drain the pasta once it reaches the ideal al dente consistency.
- Merge the pasta with the shrimp and mushroom mixture, carefully coating each strand with the luscious sauce. Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by generously scattering freshly chopped basil leaves across the top moments before serving.
Notes
- Personalize your pasta adventure with this quick and zesty seafood dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal.
- Shrimp cooks lightning-fast, so keep a watchful eye to prevent overcooking and maintain its delicate, tender texture.
- Mushrooms release surprising amounts of moisture, which creates a natural, flavorful base for your creamy pesto sauce.
- Choose fresh basil pesto for an authentic, vibrant flavor that elevates the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Chicken broth adds depth and brings all ingredients together, creating a harmonious blend of seafood, herbs, and earthy mushroom notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg