15-Minute Pesto Shrimp
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Category
Dinner
Servings
4
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1Β½ pounds large peeled
- deveined raw shrimp
- 1 teaspoon no-salt-added Italian seasoning
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- Β½ cup refrigerated basil pesto
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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2
Add shrimp and Italian seasoning; cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through and turn opaque (3 to 5 minutes).
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3
Transfer to a plate.
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4
Wipe the pan clean.
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5
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat over medium.
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6
Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down (about 5 minutes).
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7
Add basil and return shrimp to the pan.
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8
Cook until basil is wilted and shrimp are heated through.
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9
Stir in pesto and serve.