The blended pea and fresh mint pesto make the sauce for the pasta and shrimp in this elegant main-dish recipe.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside; keep warm.

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  • In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm.

For pesto:
  • Add peas, broth and garlic to skillet. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. In a food processor or blender, combine pea mixture, mint, butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Add vinegar; pulse to combine.

  • Pour pea mixture over fusilli; toss gently to combine. Top with shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

497 calories; fat 10g; cholesterol 183mg; saturated fat 3g; carbohydrates 64g; insoluble fiber 4g; protein 36g; vitamin a 437.3IU; vitamin c 9.4mg; sodium 708mg; calcium 80.8mg; iron 6.5mg.
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