…from the Perspectives’ KitchenHow you doin’? Shrimp and straight pesto seems like a bit of overkill, given how strong the flavor of pesto is. Personally, I love pesto, but even for me, straight pesto can seem a little too much for the delicate flavor of shrimp. I like to blend my pesto with a creamy base, mixing the basil flavor with an Alfredo-style sauce. My easy Creamy Pesto Shrimp & Linguine recipe is a quick 20 minute meal with a sublime sauce that’s full of flavor. A dish that’s lovely enough for a fancy dinner party, but perfect for a busy weeknight family meal! Prep time: 20 minutes Plus 10 minutes (see pesto recipe below) Cook time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound linguine pasta 1/3 cup unsalted butter 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 to 1/3 cup pesto, to your taste (see recipe below) 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Directions
ChefSecret: This recipe is also great when made with roasted chicken or crabmeat instead of shrimp. Classic Pesto A Classic Pesto is made with fresh basil leaves (stems removed), olive oil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Some people use walnuts or almonds instead of pine nuts because they’re cheaper--don’t do this. Some people use spinach or parsley instead of basil leaves--don’t do this either. When in doubt, just follow the friggin’ recipe. This recipe differs from other preparations with the addition of red pepper flakes for an extra layer of flavor. You can add a little more Parmesan to the Pesto to your taste if you like. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 5 cloves garlic, or to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste (optional) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Directions
ChefSecret: To store and keep it green longer, drizzle a little lemon juice over the top of the leftover pesto, cover and refrigerate. It will keep it fresh looking for 3 to 4 days. Quip of the Day: Q. What kind of pasta do they eat in Antarctica? A. Penguine. ------------------------------------------- Do you have a question or comment? Send your thoughts to [email protected]. All recipes and cooking tips are posted on our website https://www.perspectives-la.com/covid-19-survival-guide. ------------------------------------------- To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, be positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to Feeding America and/or American Red Cross. #Entrees #CreamyPestoShrimpLinguine #Pesto #Basil #PineNuts #OliveOil #Linguine #2023 #QuarantineKitchen #Covid19 #FeedingAmerica #RedCross #PerspectivesTheConsultingGroup ©PERSPECTIVES/The Consulting Group, LLC, 2023
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