Name: Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided); ¼ cup basil; 3 cups arugula (packed); 2 cups baby spinach (packed); ½ cup walnuts (plus more for garnish); ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided); 8 ounces spaghetti (dried noodles); 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, 16-20 count size); 1 cup baby tomatoes (cut in half)

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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An easy 30-minute pesto shrimp pasta recipe. A quick sauce is blended together with fresh spinach, arugula, basil, walnuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

By: Jessicagavin (via Jessicagavin)

Original Publish: Sep 22, 2017

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 4, 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

655 kcalCalories

37 gProtein

48 gCarbs

36 gFat

Instructions

To make the pesto add arugula, spinach, basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese, and ¾ teaspoon salt to a blender. Process until greens begin to break down, 30 seconds.
With the blender running, slowly add six tablespoons of olive oil to the pesto. Process until a smooth pesto with some particulates is formed, 15 to 30 seconds. Season with more salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to manufacturer's directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, make the shrimp.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine shrimp, ¼ teaspoon salt, paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, once hot add the shrimp in a single layer.