Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta that combines succulent shrimp and mushrooms with a flavorful pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- Salt (for pasta water)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked pasta, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta you prefer.
- You can use homemade pesto for an even fresher flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta, quick recipe, seafood pasta, Italian recipe, dinner