Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
Loaded with incredible flavors, this Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms dish is surely a must-try! It is low in carbs which makes it perfect for those trying to cut off carbohydrates! It’s very easy to make. Mostly, you are just sauteing the ingredients. You will love the taste of garlic in this dish. It gives such an aroma. Combined with the rest of the ingredients, it’s so good! Ready in less than an hour, this will be the best dinner to serve tonight. Try it now!
Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined
½ c chicken broth
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ c basil pesto
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
Directions:
Place a large skillet on the stove and medium-high. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the shrimp into the hot skillet, then cook each side for about 3 minutes or until they turn pink. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Transfer onto a clean plate.
In the same empty skillet, add more olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes until soft.
Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or until aromatic. Season with salt to taste.
Bring the shrimp back to the skillet together with ½ cup of chicken broth and ½ cup of basil pesto. Stir everything until well combined. Remove the skillet from the stove.
Sprinkle each serving with freshly chopped basil to garnish.
Serve right away and enjoy!
Note:
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 313 | Calories from Fat 180 | Fat 20g 31% | Saturated Fat 3g 19% | Cholesterol 288mg 96% | Sodium 1574mg 68% | Potassium 303mg 9% | Carbohydrates 5g 2% | Fiber 1g 4% | Sugar 2g 2% | Protein 26g 52% | Vitamin A 690IU 14% | Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% | Calcium 218mg 22% | Iron 2.9mg 16%