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Creamy Pesto Pasta with Garlic Shrimp

Pasta and Shrimp are forever a great combination and this recipe with Creamy Pesto Pasta and Charred Garlic Shrimp is one of my favorite recipes. Thanks to my Sister-In-Law Sharon for this recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Marinade

  • 2 Pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tsp paprika I used Hungarian paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon sliced fresh garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon dried basil or 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Ingredients for the Pesto Pasta

  • 1 Pound linguine or angel hair pasta, prepare per package directions
  • 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 Cup shallots, minced
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/3 Cup Basil Pesto, I used a little bit more
  • 2 Pounds Grilled Shrimp

Instructions
 

Directions for the Marinade

  • Mix all of the above ingredients for the marinade in a bag. Then marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill over hot coals to char on all sides or on high heat 5-6 minutes. Then set aside.

Directions for the Creamy Pesto Pasta

  • In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook until shallots soften, 2-3 minutes.  Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Stir in the cream and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese until thoroughly mixed in and melted.
  • Blend in pesto and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pasta and shrimp. Garnish with chopped chives or fresh basil, chopped.

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Keyword Garlic Shrimp, Pasta, Pesto, Shrimp