Shrimp Fusilli With Sweet-Pea Pesto
- 1 lb dry fusilli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 12 lbs frozen uncooked large shrimp, without tails peeled and deveined, thawed (26-30 shrimp per pound count)
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 14 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Return pasta to pan to keep warm.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet.
- Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp to hot oil.
- Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm.
- Pesto: Add peas, broth, and garlic to skillet and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- In a food processor or blender, add pea mixture, mint, butter, and remaining salt.
- Cover and process/blend until smooth.
- Add vinegar; pulse to combine.
- Pour pesto over pasta and toss gently to combine.
- Top with shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
fusilli, olive oil, shrimp, salt, ground black pepper, frozen baby peas, chicken broth, garlic, mint, butter, white wine vinegar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-fusilli-with-sweet-pea-pesto-340688 (may not work)