Pesto Shrimp and Pasta


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Ingredients

1 ct , (7 oz.) refrigerated pesto sauce
1 pound Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 pound Penne pasta, cooked according to package directions

Preparation

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1. Spoon enough oil from top of pesto to fill a tablespoon and heat in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute.
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2. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes turning frequently. Stir in lemon juice; transfer to bowl. Toss with salt. When cool enough to handle, slice shrimp in half lengthwise.
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3. Toss cooked pasta with remaining pesto and shrimp. Serve immediately.
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Makes 4 servings.
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A terrific pasta dish that can be cooked up in a flash. You'll save even more time if you purchase shrimp that has already been peeled and deveined.
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Total prep time: 15 minutes Easy

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seafood

Yield:

4.0 servings

Added:

December 8, 2009

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