Description
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious, creamy pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan—ready in under 20 minutes for an impressive and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Cooked pasta or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Lower heat to medium, then stir in heavy cream and pesto. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy pesto sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main course
