Creamy Pesto Shrimp

This Creamy Pesto Shrimp recipe from Allrecipes is a luxurious, 30-minute dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a velvety, rich sauce of heavy cream, butter, and parmesan. Vibrant basil pesto adds a fresh, herby balance to the creamy base, creating an elegant meal perfect for pasta or as a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine pasta
• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup pesto
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps

1. Gather ingredients together.
2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cream and season with pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce until thoroughly mixed. Stir in pesto and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Stir in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over hot linguine.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!