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Pesto Shrimp With Mushrooms

A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with fresh mushrooms and tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender.
  3. Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the other side.
  4. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
  5. Once the shrimp are cooked, add the pesto to the skillet and stir everything together until well coated.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or on its own.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can use homemade pesto. Adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste preference.

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