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Pesto Shrimp Pasta
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>This zesty seafood pasta uses fresh basil! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.tasteofhome.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces
Uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons
Olive oil (divided)
1 cup
Fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup
Lemon juice
2 cloves
Garlic (peeled)
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1 pound
Asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
3/4 pound
Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1/8 teaspoon
Crushed red pepper flakes
Step by Step Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti. While it cooks, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Put the asparagus in a skillet with the remaining oil and saute. Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring until the shrimp are pink.
- Drain the spaghetti. Place it into a bowl and add the basil mixture. Toss to coat, then mix in the shrimp & asparagus.