Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Method

• 1)

  Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add 1 Tablespoon of Salt and cook the Spaghetti according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto by adding 2 Cups Fresh Basil, ¾ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, ¼ Cup Pine Nuts, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1¼ Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt, ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper into a food processor or blender – process/blend for about 1 minute (there shouldn’t be any large chunks of garlic or pine nuts).

• 2)

  Place the Shrimp into a large bowl, add ½ Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt and ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, toss to coat evenly. Use a large skillet and heat on high – once the pan is very hot, add 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil, add the Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes, cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque (about 2-3 mins) then turn off the heat. Add 2 Tablespoons of Pesto to the pan and toss to coat the shrimp.

• 3)

  Drain the pasta, then add it back to the pot. Add the all the pesto and toss to coat the pasta evenly. Plate the pasta and top with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes. Sprinkle on some more Parmesan Cheese and Enjoy!