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    Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

    By Julia | Updated: May 04, 2024 | Published: May 29, 2017 | 159 Comments

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    Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms - sautéed shrimp with mushrooms and pesto.

    pesto shrimp with mushrooms in a stainless steel skillet

     

    This easy, spicy pesto shrimp recipe has lots of flavor thanks to the ingredient list: pesto, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh basil. It's gluten free and low carb.

    pesto shrimp with mushrooms - close-up photo

    If you want to know how to make the best sautéed, garlic shrimp with lots of flavor - this dish is for you! And, it's so easy!

    pesto shrimp with mushrooms - close-up photo

    Enjoy!

    4.80 from 250 votes

    Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

    This easy, spicy pesto shrimp recipe has lots of flavor thanks to the ingredient list: pesto, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh basil. It's gluten free and low carb.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 313 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound shrimp , peeled, deveined
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 ounces white mushrooms , sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic , minced
    • ½ cup basil pesto
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
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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.  Add minced garlic.  Season mushrooms with salt (to taste). 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.
    • When ready to serve, top the shrimp 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 with Mushrooms
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    313
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    20
    g
    31
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    288
    mg
    96
    %
    Sodium
     
    1574
    mg
    68
    %
    Potassium
     
    303
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    26
    g
    52
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    690
    IU
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.6
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    218
    mg
    22
    %
    Iron
     
    2.9
    mg
    16
    %
    * 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. France Mclean

      March 06, 2025 at 7:34 pm

      It was awesome! I was looking for a shrimp/ garlic prawns recipe that doesn't require white wine. I love pesto so that was perfect.

      Reply
    2. John

      October 21, 2024 at 6:25 pm

      Love this recipe

      Have made it several times and it’s always a hit

      Johnnie

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      • Julia

        October 26, 2024 at 10:05 pm

        So glad you love this recipe, John!

        Reply
    3. Harold Hickok

      May 03, 2024 at 6:56 am

      I prepared this recipe as directed, and the result is so overwhelmingly salty as to be inedible. I feel it was a complete waste of a pound of shrimp, half pound of mushrooms, half a cup of pesto, etc. I hope never to encounter anything like this again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 04, 2024 at 11:01 am

        I am so sorry to hear about that, Harold! Just reduce the salt amounts in half next time to suit. I have also corrected the recipe and removed 1/4 teaspoon of salt for cooking the mushrooms.

        Reply
      • Annie Rimington

        May 07, 2024 at 12:52 pm

        Perhaps too much salt in the pasta whilst cooking? There’s only 1/4 teaspoon in the original sauce recipe…?

        Reply
    4. LL

      January 30, 2024 at 8:42 pm

      I have made this recipe many times, always to rave reviews. Tonight it was 3 adults and 2 young children aged 10 and 8. I doubled the recipe and it was barely enough. Great recipe!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 31, 2024 at 10:15 pm

        So glad that everyone loved it! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review! ❤️

        Reply
    5. Amy

      January 28, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      Wow! This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing it with us all! I served it over quinoa so it’s like a version of shrimp and grits! Smash hit for me and my family!

      Amy

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      • Julia

        January 28, 2024 at 10:17 pm

        Amy, what a great way to serve it - with quinoa! Very nutritious and delicious at the same time! 😉

        Reply
    6. Becky

      January 23, 2024 at 10:03 pm

      WOW! WOW! WOW! This is up there with the Food Network Shrimp Fra Diavoli only completely on its own. I put it over spaghetti. Amazing!!!!! I'll do it again & again & again . Thanks Julia.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 24, 2024 at 5:49 pm

        Becky, thank you for your rave review - it means so much to me! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Ellie

      December 18, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      I like to use shiitake mushrooms! They are more flavorful than white mushrooms. Also adding toasted pine nuts adds to the texture!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 21, 2023 at 2:28 am

        Ellie, I love shiitake mushrooms, too - so good! And love the addition of toasted pine nuts - it always adds such a nice touch.

        Since you love shiitake, you might like this shiitake mushroom soup:

        https://juliasalbum.com/easy-homemade-creamy-wild-mushroom-soup-recipe-with-shiitake/

        Reply
    8. Vari Arceo

      November 29, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      Oh this was the perfect meal to end a busy day! It was so delicious and easy to make! Kids helped prep and cook (always makes it better) and made the rice with sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan that I found on your site as well. Thank you for these great recipes!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 30, 2023 at 6:38 pm

        Vari, thank you for taking the time to share this great review! ❤️ Glad you cooked 2 of my recipes and loved them both! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Una

      September 16, 2023 at 11:29 am

      I just discovered your website last week and I have made 4 of your meals. Each dish has been fantastic and so easy. I've told many of my friends and they too are enjoying your recipes.

      Reply
    10. Judi

      September 08, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      This is a great recipe. I made my own pesto sauce and added some baked parmesan/breadcrum cherry tomatoes. Put tomatoes in at end of cooking as garnish. Fresh taste and light.

      Reply
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