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    Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta

    By Julia | Updated: Sep 12, 2022 | Published: Jul 16, 2016 | 88 Comments

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    Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta is a perfect Summer dinner recipe!  Large shrimp and spiral pasta are smothered in a delicious basil pesto sauce!   If you love basil - this is the recipe for you!

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    Pesto Shrimp Pasta Ingredients

    • olive oil
    • large shrimp, peeled, deveined
    • salt
    • red pepper flakes
    • white mushrooms, sliced
    • basil pesto
    • chicken broth
    • spiral pasta
    • chopped fresh basil

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    I used large, uncooked shrimp which I peeled and deveined and then cooked according to the recipe instructions below.  Large shrimp really gives a rich flavor to this dish and makes for a nice presentation, too.

    How To Cook Pesto Shrimp Pasta

    1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat until hot.
    2. Add olive oil - it should run without sizzling.
    3. Add shrimp, season shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
    4. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same, now empty, skillet.
    5. Add sliced mushrooms. Season mushrooms with ¼ teaspoon salt.
    6. Cook, stirring until mushrooms release liquid and reduce in volume and get soft, for about a minute or two.
    7. Add back the cooked shrimp.
    8. Add ½ cup basil pesto and ½ cup chicken broth. On medium heat, mix everything to combine.  Remove from heat.
    9. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
    10. Add to the shrimp with sauce.
    11. Top with chopped fresh basil.

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    If you love basil pesto - you'll love this pesto shrimp and mushroom pasta recipe! Enjoy.

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    4.78 from 203 votes

    Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta

    Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta - fantastic Summer recipe.   Large shrimp and spiral pasta are smothered in a delicious basil pesto sauce!   Use spiral pasta for best results!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 519 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound shrimp large, peeled, deveined
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup basil pesto
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 8 oz spiral pasta
    • chopped fresh basil
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    Instructions 

    • Heat large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil - it should run without sizzling. Add shrimp, season shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
    • Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same, now empty, skillet. Add sliced mushrooms. Season mushrooms with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms release liquid and reduce in volume and get soft, for about a minute or two.. Add back the cooked shrimp. Add ½ cup basil pesto and ½ cup chicken broth. On medium heat, mix everything to combine. Remove from heat.
    • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Add to the shrimp with sauce. Top with chopped fresh basil.
    • Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    519
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    288
    mg
    96
    %
    Sodium
     
    1577
    mg
    69
    %
    Potassium
     
    420
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    46
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    33
    g
    66
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    660
    IU
    13
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7.9
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    226
    mg
    23
    %
    Iron
     
    3.7
    mg
    21
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Jill

      August 30, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      I love using bowtie pasta with this recipe. So pretty and easy.

      Reply
    2. Vangie

      August 26, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      Can this be made with grilled chicken?

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 30, 2021 at 6:11 pm

        Yes, this will be delicious with grilled chicken or even with rotisserie chicken.

        Reply
    3. Tina

      June 24, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Amazing , quick and easy dish to make. Definitely will be making this again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 6:13 pm

        Tina, I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    4. Matt

      May 27, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Amazing. Next time I will use a 1/4 cup pesto. But soooo delicious!

      Reply
    5. Cathy

      February 22, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      This stuff is delicious!! I just sprinkled it with Parmesan after plating. So good.

      Reply
    6. Jeanette

      January 25, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      Very good!!

      Reply
    7. Ruth

      January 17, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      Loved this. I didn’t have fresh basil, but I added 1 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan and I cup wine when I put everything together. Did a soft simmer and served

      Reply
    8. Mona

      December 17, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      Yummmmm!! Used Farfalle pasta. Didn’t have basil. Added 1/4 cup white wine and doubled up on the mushrooms. Spectacular!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 22, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        Mona, I am so glad you liked this pasta! Love the use of farfalle and white wine.

        Reply
    9. Liz

      October 08, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      This was awesome! Added 2 Roma tomatoes diced and fresh Parmigiana cheese. My guy had seconds which he never does. Will be making this again for sure.

      Reply
    10. Dianne Stoner

      August 24, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      I made this tonight. My husband and I both loved it. To reduce the carbs and calories, I used spaghetti squash. I was delicious! Will be a regular dish for us. Thanks.

      Reply
    11. Donna giblin

      August 22, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      Absolutely delicious and super quick and easy. I had it
      Cold today and liked it
      Just as much cold and I did
      Hot!!!

      Reply
    12. Melissa Torres

      August 17, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Was a simple dinner recipe and delicious with the shrimp!

      Reply
    13. Sharon

      July 24, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      My favorite dish

      Reply
    14. Lori

      July 11, 2020 at 6:01 am

      Does this dish have to be served hot?

      Reply
      • ytrytrry

        October 28, 2020 at 2:28 pm

        Well no DUH!!!!!!!!!!!

        Reply
    15. Lynn G

      July 05, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      Made it tonight and it was just delicious. Followed the recipe exactly. Also, I made the pesto fresh using a recipe found here: https://damndelicious.net/2014/07/05/easy-homemade-pesto/ as I have lots of basil in my garden. This was super simple and very quick to make and I will definitely make it again!

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