Shrimp with Pesto Cream

Treat your taste buds to the luxurious flavors of Shrimp with Pesto Cream—a quick and elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish features tender, sautéed shrimp coated in a velvety basil pesto cream sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan, and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. Infused with aromatic seasonings and finished with a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this recipe harmonizes richness and vibrancy. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for serving over pasta, fluffy rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop. Garnished with fresh basil, this restaurant-quality dish brings a burst of Mediterranean flavor straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.333333 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, basil pesto, and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer the sauce gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the pesto cream sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the shrimp are warmed through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(870.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1914.3

Total Fat 144.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1210.9mg	0%
Sodium 3487.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 137.0g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 970.6mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1347.4mg	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: 68.8%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 2.2%