Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo with parmesan cheese and blistered tomatoes is the shrimp recipe of your dreams! Ready in less than 10 minutes, gluten free AND low carb! Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo is a family favourite. Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice (OR pasta if you're not wat...
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (tails on or off)
- 4 -5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup half and half (or heavy cream, see notes)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated, divided)
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or basil, chopped)
Steps
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute until shrimp starts to change colour and garlic is fragrant.
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Reduce heat to low-medium heat. Add pesto, half & half (or heavy cream) and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix and scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
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Gently simmer for a further minute or two until shrimp is cooked, the sauce thickens slightly and the cheese has melted through. Sprinkle with parsley or basil and remaining parmesan cheese.
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Serve immediately over pasta, rice, steamed veg, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| unsalted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| jumbo shrimp | 1 pound | - | - |
| -5 cloves garlic | 4 | - | - |
| grape tomatoes | 4 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 4.800 |
| basil pesto | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 8.295 |
| parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| pinch salt | 1 | - | - |
| pinch pepper | 1 | - | - |
| fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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