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Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

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A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp and mushrooms in a rich basil pesto sauce, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add shrimp, seasoning with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes, turning once midway, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Season with salt to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until mushrooms release liquid and soften.
  3. Combine: Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add ½ cup pesto and ½ cup chicken broth. Stir to combine over medium heat, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well mixed.
  4. Serve: Remove from heat and top with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Notes

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 313
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 225mg