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Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp

Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp requires roughly 25 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 551 calories, 29g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. For $2.25 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. If you have spaghetti, lemon zest, jumbo shrimp, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended.
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Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp.
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Brush the shrimp with oil.
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Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
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Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
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Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp.
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Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In25 m.
Servings6
Health Score20
DietsPescatarian
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