Name: Easy Pesto Shrimp
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or purchased); Lemon, optional

Easy Pesto Shrimp

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5 from 3 reviews

Pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian inspired
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or purchased)
Lemon, optional

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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.

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