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    Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

    Published: May 29, 2017 / 143 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!

    4.82 from 228 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
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 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 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.
    • 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. 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.

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    2. 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.

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