Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Butter, cream, Parmesan cheese and pesto converge into a luxurious sauce to be served with cooked shrimp or crab meat and hot linguine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 646 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• ⅓ cup pesto
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.

Step 4

Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.