Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives
This recipe for Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives is a quick and easy way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful pesto sauce, and the roasted vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition. The creamy sauce is the perfect finishing touch, and the olives add a briny flavor that complements the other ingredients. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was looking for a quick and easy way to make shrimp. I had some leftover pesto sauce in the refrigerator, and I thought it would be a great way to add flavor to the shrimp. I also had some roasted vegetables on hand, and I thought they would be a good addition to the dish. The creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch, and the olives added a briny flavor that complemented the other ingredients. This dish is now one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy meal.
Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables and Olives
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss broccoli, zucchini, tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  4. While vegetables are roasting, cook shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together pesto sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add shrimp to roasted vegetables and toss to combine.
  7. Pour pesto sauce over shrimp and vegetables and stir to coat.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The pesto sauce adds a ton of flavor to the shrimp.
  • The roasted vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition.
  • The creamy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
  • The olives add a briny flavor that complements the other ingredients.