Pasta W/ Pesto Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails-off, deveined, rinsed
- 1 (13 1/2 ounce) box whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup prepared pesto sauce
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 12 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, halved (cherry or grape tomatoes)
- 1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach (pre-bagged or bulk)
- sea salt
- pepper
- garlic salt
- Season shrimp with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
- Bring a large stock pot to a boil.
- Salt generously.
- Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with warm water.
- Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat with 1 tbsp of oil.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn a light pink and curl slightly.
- Remove from pan.
- To hot pan add remaining olive oil.
- Once oil is hot, add onions.
- Saute until tender.
- Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of pan with back of spoon.
- Add pesto and stir until smooth.
- Replace shrimp and pasta to pan and heat through.
- Remove from heat and add tomatoes and fresh spinach tossing lightly until everything is coated with the sauce.
- Serve with some crusty garlic toast and enjoy!
shrimp, whole wheat fusilli, olive oil, yellow onion, pesto sauce, white wine, lemon juice, fresh tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-w-pesto-shrimp-496686 (may not work)