Go Back
Pesto Shrimp
Nawaal Ahmed

Easy 15-Minute Pesto Shrimp Recipe

Healthy One-Pan Pesto Shrimp Dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 250 g cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 120 ml basil pesto sauce
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 2 g Italian seasoning
  • 2 g salt
  • 1 g black pepper
  • 20 g fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers
  2. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst
  3. Transfer the tomatoes to a plate once they release juices and look slightly wrinkled
  4. Add the remaining oil to the same skillet and warm it gently
  5. Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook until they start turning pink and opaque
  6. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning over the shrimp as they cook
  7. Flip the shrimp once they curl slightly and develop a light golden edge
  8. Return the softened tomatoes to the pan and mix gently
  9. Add fresh basil leaves and stir until wilted and fragrant
  10. Remove the pan from heat and fold in the pesto until everything is evenly coated
  11. Let the mixture sit briefly so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly

Notes

Protein: 27 g

Carbohydrates: 8 g

Fat: 22 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 480 mg