Pesto Shrimp with a Bloody Mary Butter Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this bold and flavorful Pesto Shrimp with a Bloody Mary Butter Sauce! Juicy shrimp are perfectly seared and coated in aromatic basil pesto, then tossed in a velvety sauce infused with the tangy, savory kick of a classic Bloody Mary. Featuring layers of flavor from vodka, tomato paste, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, this unique shrimp recipe delivers a luxurious combination of heat, zest, and creaminess. Fresh cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil add a pop of color and freshness, making it an irresistible dish perfect for serving over rice or pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-worthy meal is ideal for dinner parties or elevating your weeknight rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup Basil pesto
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 tablespoons Vodka
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Celery salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then sear in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the vodka, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.

Step 5

Whisk in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until a silky sauce forms.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper to the sauce and stir well.

Step 7

Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 8

Meanwhile, toss the cooked shrimp with the basil pesto in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.

Step 9

Transfer the pesto-coated shrimp back into the skillet with the Bloody Mary butter sauce and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 10

Serve the shrimp and sauce in individual bowls or over a bed of rice or pasta.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(958.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1840.2

Total Fat 133.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1038.7mg	0%
Sodium 1762.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 129.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 788.5mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2841.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 6.6%