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Shrimp Pesto Pasta

A ridiculously easy dinner for when you're still unpacking.

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Aug 7, 2017
VerifiedApproved by the Delish Test Kitchen
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
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If you think that quick dinners have to involve either microwavable mac and cheese or pizza delivery, then you're doing it wrong. This flavorful shrimp pesto pasta for four can be on your table in less than 30 minutes, which means it's the perfect fam-friendly main to make when you're exhausted or strapped for time. Imagine digging into this after you've moved into the new place you bought—no need to search for the spiralizer, but you may want to invite the Realtor® (a member of the National Association of REALTORS®) over for a hearty thank you.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon, divided
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb. linguini
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and squeeze in half the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
    2. Step 2Deglaze pan with remaining lemon juice. Add chicken broth and linguine and bring to a boil. Cook until most chicken broth is absorbed and pasta al dente, about 10 minutes.
    3. Step 3Remove from heat and toss in pesto, Parmesan, lemon zest, and cooked shrimp. Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes and serve.
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