Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

by 247tasty

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

This dish never fails to satisfy me and my loved ones! The combination of shrimp, pesto, herbs, sauce, and a lot more made this a total comfort food! I am so excited to share this recipe with you today because I know that you are going to love it as well! In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this spectacular dish! Don’t forget to share this with everyone!

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 c basil pesto
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Place a large skillet on the stove and medium-high. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot. Add the shrimp, then cook each side for about 3 minutes or until pinkish. Sprinkle a bit of salt and red pepper flakes on top, then move them to a clean plate.

In the same skillet, add more olive oil and let it sizzle.

Add the mushrooms, then sauté for a few minutes until soft.

Add the garlic, then sauté for about a minute or until aromatic. Sprinkle a bit of salt on top to season.

Put the shrimp back into the skillet together with 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of basil pesto. Stir everything to mix, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Sprinkle freshly chopped basil on top to garnish.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 313 | Calories from Fat 180 | Fat 20g 31% | Saturated Fat 3g 19% | Cholesterol 288mg 96% | Sodium 1574mg 68% | Potassium 303mg 9% | Carbohydrates 5g 2% | Fiber 1g 4% | Sugar 2g 2% | Protein 26g 52% | Vitamin A 690IU 14% | Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% | Calcium 218mg 22% | Iron 2.9mg 16%

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