Creamy Pesto Shrimp Linguine Recipes

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. Add cream to the pan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Stir in the cheese, pesto and pepper until smooth. Return shrimp to the pan; heat through. Drain linguine; serve with sauce.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. , In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.

Steps:

• Boil water for the pasta.
• Melt the butter and olive oil in a non-stick frying pan.
• Stir in the flour until smooth and then add the milk, stirring constantly.
• Season with pepper.
• Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes or to your own taste.
• Stir the Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce.
• Blend in the pesto and cook for a few minutes on low until thickened. Thin the sauce with more milk if it gets too thick.
• Stir in the shrimp and red pepper flakes (if using)to heat the shrimp through.
• Serve over hot linguine.

Steps:

• Pesto Directions:
• Put basil leaves and garlic in bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse a few times to combine.
• Add Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; pulse a few more times.
• Scrape mixture into a bowl and whisk in olive oil.
• Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste; stir.
• Lemon Linguine:
• Place shrimp in a non-metal bowl or zipper bag; spoon in half of the pesto to coat. Mix well. Set aside the rest of the pesto for later.
• Place shrimp in the refrigerator to marinate for about 30 minutes. You can also put the shrimp on wooden skewers that have been thoroughly soaked in water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or grill pan. Add the shrimp and saute just until it turns pink, about 1 or 2 minutes per side.
• Remove shrimp from pan and cover to keep warm. Shrimp will continue to cook for a minute after you remove it from the heat.
• In a large serving bowl, whisk the 1/4 cup of the lemon juice and olive oil until partially emulsified.
• Add the Parmesan and continue whisking until creamy.
• Toss in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
• Adjust the oil-to-lemon ratio by adding more lemon juice, a little at a time, until it is to your taste.
• Add hot pasta to the bowl and toss until well-coated. The heat from the pasta will melt the cheese and help it stick to the linguine.
• Add some cooking water if the pasta seems dry.
• Portion the linguine onto dinner plates; top each with 4 to 6 shrimp.
• Ladle some remaining pesto onto each plate as well.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Combine milk and broth in a microwaveable bowl; heat at FULL power for 2 minutes or until piping hot.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then hot broth mixture to form a smooth sauce. Stir in cheese, shrimp and pesto sauce; simmer until shrimp cook through and turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Serve with extra cheese passed separately.

Steps:

• Put large pot (6 qt) of water on the stove (turned to med.).
• Spray a non-stick 12" skillet with cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini, sauté another 5 minutes.
• Add pasta to boiling water, cook according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes).
• Add white wine to skillet, bring to a boil, reduce by half.
• Add pesto to skillet, stir to mix.
• Add evaporated milk and sundried tomatoes to skillet, bring to a simmer (try not to boil it).
• Add pre-cooked shrimp to skillet, allow to heat through (about 3-4 minutes).
• Serve sauce over linguine.

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion, garlic and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Gradually add the cream and cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
• Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
• Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• Serve over the hot linguine.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream just to simmering. Stir in Parmesan cheese, artichokes, pesto and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain linguine; serve with sauce. If desired, top with basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Cook linguini according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Toss in the minced garlic, shallot, mushrooms, and reconstituted sundried tomatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in half and half and season with pepper.
• Cook 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring.
• Stir the Parmesan into the creamy mixture, stirring until well mixed.
• Stir in the pesto, and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• Re-heat the linguini (either in boiling water or microwave) and serve shrimp and sauce over the hot pasta.
• Garnish with grated Romano and freshly ground black pepper.
• Note: this recipe also works well with 1 pound of lump crab instead of shrimp.