Creamy Pesto Shrimp Scampi

Creamy Pesto Shrimp Scampi is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp is cooked in a creamy pesto sauce that's made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for spooning over your favorite pasta or rice.

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that's typically made with shrimp, garlic, white wine, and butter. Our version of shrimp scampi is a bit different, but it's just as delicious. We use a creamy pesto sauce instead of a white wine sauce, and we add pine nuts for a bit of extra crunch. The result is a dish that's both rich and flavorful, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add shrimp and cook until browned on both sides.
3. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Stir in basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened.
6. Serve over your favorite pasta or rice.

Why It Works

• The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful pesto sauce that is made without white wine, making the dish more approachable.
• The use of pine nuts adds a bit of extra crunch and flavor to the dish.
• The creamy pesto sauce is rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for spooning over your favorite pasta or rice.