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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1 ½poundslarge peeled, deveined raw shrimp1teaspoonno-salt-added Italian seasoning1pintgrape tomatoes2cupsloosely packed fresh basil leaves½cuprefrigerated basil pesto
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 ½poundslarge peeled, deveined raw shrimp
1teaspoonno-salt-added Italian seasoning
1pintgrape tomatoes
2cupsloosely packed fresh basil leaves
½cuprefrigerated basil pesto
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and Italian seasoning; cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are just cooked through and turn opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Wipe the pan clean.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan; heat over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the tomatoes down lightly with tongs or a wooden spoon, until the tomatoes begin to break down and juices are released, about 5 minutes. Add basil and return the shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the basil is wilted and the shrimp are warm, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in pesto.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile shrimp is high in cholesterol, research suggests it’s not necessarily the cholesterol in the foods we eat that increases the amount of cholesterol in our bodies. It’s the trans fats and saturated fats that do.Shrimp is a great source of proteinand is rich in vitamin B12, choline, phosphorus, selenium, zinc and iodine. It has almost no saturated fat—and the fats it does have are heart-healthy omega-3s. Shrimp also contains the antioxidant astaxanthin.Yes!Pestois a delicious combination of healthy ingredients. While you will find different varieties of pesto, it is traditionally made with olive oil, basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.Yes, this recipe is gluten-free. With that said, it’s alwayswise to read the labelon prepared items, like Italian seasoning and pesto, to make sure they haven’t snuck any gluten-containing ingredients into them.Yes, but make sure to thaw the shrimp before cooking. Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator a day before making the recipe. To thaw quickly, place frozen shrimp in a large bowl with ice water for 20 minutes. Once the shrimp is thawed, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.You can make your ownItalian seasoning blendwith dried herbs from your pantry, such as oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary.Serve over pasta,brown rice, cauliflower rice orquinoa. Make pesto shrimpgrain bowlsfor healthy lunches or dinners. It’s delicious as a topping for pizza, using store-bought or homemadepizza dough. For a quick and easy meal, serve with crusty bread and a side salad.Pestois a vibrant green sauce traditionally made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and olive oil.Pesto is a no-cook sauce that can be served cold, room temperature or warm. To retain its fresh flavor in cooked dishes, it’s best to add pesto after the dish is removed from heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
While shrimp is high in cholesterol, research suggests it’s not necessarily the cholesterol in the foods we eat that increases the amount of cholesterol in our bodies. It’s the trans fats and saturated fats that do.Shrimp is a great source of proteinand is rich in vitamin B12, choline, phosphorus, selenium, zinc and iodine. It has almost no saturated fat—and the fats it does have are heart-healthy omega-3s. Shrimp also contains the antioxidant astaxanthin.
Yes!Pestois a delicious combination of healthy ingredients. While you will find different varieties of pesto, it is traditionally made with olive oil, basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free. With that said, it’s alwayswise to read the labelon prepared items, like Italian seasoning and pesto, to make sure they haven’t snuck any gluten-containing ingredients into them.
Yes, but make sure to thaw the shrimp before cooking. Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator a day before making the recipe. To thaw quickly, place frozen shrimp in a large bowl with ice water for 20 minutes. Once the shrimp is thawed, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
You can make your ownItalian seasoning blendwith dried herbs from your pantry, such as oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary.
Serve over pasta,brown rice, cauliflower rice orquinoa. Make pesto shrimpgrain bowlsfor healthy lunches or dinners. It’s delicious as a topping for pizza, using store-bought or homemadepizza dough. For a quick and easy meal, serve with crusty bread and a side salad.
Pestois a vibrant green sauce traditionally made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and olive oil.
Pesto is a no-cook sauce that can be served cold, room temperature or warm. To retain its fresh flavor in cooked dishes, it’s best to add pesto after the dish is removed from heat.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)330Calories22gFat8gCarbs27gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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