May 9 is National Shrimp Day!
Pesto Shrimp Over Linguine
8 servings
What you need:
1 pound linguine pasta
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup home- made pesto — See May 11 post on Pesto Recipe
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
What to do:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.