Shrimp Pesto Pasta Recipe
This shrimp pesto pasta brings green luxury, garlicky confidence, and zero patience for bland weeknight meals.
Herby sauce clings perfectly to tender bites for women who want elegance without excessive effort.
Basically, it’s pasta dressed well, smelling expensive, and acting unbothered.
Shrimp Pesto Pasta Recipe
A vibrant vegan pasta featuring plant-based shrimp tossed with fresh basil pesto and al dente noodles for effortless indulgence.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then reserve ½ cup cooking water and drain.
- Blend basil, garlic, nuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth pesto forms.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté plant-based shrimp for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet with shrimp.
- Spoon pesto over pasta and toss gently.
- Add reserved water gradually until sauce coats evenly.
- Cook two minutes, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving, % DV)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Vitamin E: 30%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Iron: 20%
- Phosphorus: 25%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add cherry tomatoes for juicy drama.
- Swap nuts with seeds for allergy-friendly confidence.
- Best enjoyed fresh, preferably with soft lighting and good boundaries.
