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Shrimp Fusilli With Sweet-Pea Pesto Recipe

Shrimp Fusilli With Sweet-Pea Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried fusilli or 1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb rotini pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs uncooked frozen shrimp, thawed peeled and deveined (26 to 30 shrimp per lb count)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups frozen baby peas
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp white wine vinegar

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside; keep warm.
In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper.
Add shrimp to skillet; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm.
For pesto: Add peas, broth and garlic to skillet.
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
In a food processor or blender, combine pea mixture, mint, butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Cover and process or blend until smooth.
Add vinegar; pulse to combine.
Pour pea mixture over fusilli; toss gently to combine.
Top with shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	475.49 Kcal (1991 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.35g	33%
Cholesterol	57.52mg	19%
Sodium	1170.32mg	49%
Potassium	169.69mg	4%
Total Carbs	58.31g	19%
Sugars	2.81g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	20%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	46.5mg	258%
Calcium	54.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.73 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.04g	33%
Cholesterol	29.72mg	19%
Sodium	604.8mg	49%
Potassium	87.69mg	4%
Total Carbs	30.13g	19%
Sugars	1.45g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	20%
Protein	6.76g	26%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	14%
Iron	24mg	258%
Calcium	28mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
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