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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

August 25, 2017 by Olya 134 Comments

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Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or even date nights, this Pesto Shrimp Pasta comes together quickly and is guaranteed to become a favorite! Easy one pot pasta dish that is ready in about 20 minutes!Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

The delicious Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce is all about the flavor combination of zesty pesto, white wine, garlic, pasta and mushrooms. The best part is the perfectly cooked shrimp that is packed with flavor! Easy and delicious shrimp pasta in just 30 minutes!

Do you ever find yourself constantly whipping up pasta because  not only is it delicious, but also convenient to prepare and requires little effort? The exact same goes for shrimp.  Pair the two together in this easy pesto shrimp fettuccine pasta and you have a luxurious tasting meal that comes together at a moment’s notice.

For this pasta and shrimp combo, I’ve gone with a pesto shrimp because shrimp and pesto complement each other both in taste and texture. After making this shrimp fettuccine,  I decided that both fettuccine, pesto and shrimp should become a weekly thing for us because it’s one of the best tasting shrimp pastas I’ve had.

How much pesto to use on shrimp fettuccine

The pasta here turned out to have an appetizingly warm color, not the usual greenish “pesto tint” since we only used 1/3 cup pesto and plenty of liquids, including white wine to offset the “green”.

Based on the reader reviews, you can go even lower on pesto (1/4 cup) and still get a great taste out of this shrimp and mushroom fettuccine dish!

I was never a fan of “green” pesto recipes, especially when it comes to pasta. Who likes green pasta anyways?

This pesto shrimp fettuccine also doesn’t leave you with a leafy grassy flavor from the basil, instead you get perfect balance of taste and color.

Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

Seasoning and cooking shrimp

To make the best Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine, you’re aiming for that nice texture and flavor that a good seafood restaurant usually has in their dishes. Let’s start by preparing seasoning mixture:

  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil – combined)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Put shrimp in a mixing bowl and rub in seasoning mixture. Mix well to make sure shrimp is coated well. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to the hot pan and cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

Cooking Tip: Make sure to heat the stainless steel pan before adding the oil – then add the shrimp.

Steel expands when hot and contracts when it comes into contact with a cooler temperature, which is why foods stick to the surface if the surface is cold. By adding oil to the pan when it’s hot, the steel becomes static, resulting in a temporarily nonstick surface!Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

How to not overcook shrimp

The key to successfully cooking shrimp is to not overcook it. If you cook shrimp for too long it will get tough. Shrimp cooks quickly and as soon as the flesh changes from opalescence to opaque, they’re done.  It should be only 2 or 3 minutes depending on the size. Once you cook it, remove shrimp from the skillet.Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

Tips on cooking mushrooms on the stove top

Perfectly cooked mushrooms is the essential parts to this Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine dish. Heat is what gives you browning for the mushrooms as well as using plenty of oil to help quickly evaporate any water that mushrooms will sweat out.

All you have to do to cook them right is use the large and hot pan, don’t overcrowd it, add a bit of salt to the mushrooms and resist the urge to move them too soon. You want to get a little browning on the mushrooms by cooking them undisturbed for about 2 minutes.

Add minced garlic for the last few minutes, when mushrooms are almost ready.Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

Now it’s time to add cooked shrimp that we removed earlier back into the pan. Add basil pesto, deglaze with wine and add chicken broth.

On medium heat, mix everything to combine and reheat the shrimp. Remove from heat.Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce

What wine to use in Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine

Use any dry white wine that you would normally drink. I used Pinot Grigio. Other good options include Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Do not use cooking wine (unless you want to ruin the pleasure of eating Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine).

You won’t need much – only enough to deglaze when adding pesto. I used 1/4 cup of wine. You can use up to 1/2 cup.

How to cook Fettuccine

Now bring a large pot of water to boil, add pasta and cook it according to instructions. Drain fettuccine, but do not rinse. This step can also be done ahead of time but I like my pasta fresh.

Add fettuccine to the skillet with mushrooms and shrimp, and stir until pasta is fully coated in sauce. Reheat well on low heat (you can also cover the pan with the lid to retain the heat). Done! Now you are ready to dive into this Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine that tastes every bit as delicious as the finest seafood restaurant.

If you enjoy eating fresh seafood as much as we do, you might also like these dishes:

  • Roasted Cajun Salmon
  • Instant Pot Orzo with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Feta
  • Garlic Shrimp Pasta in Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in White Wine Sauce
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Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in Mushroom Garlic Sauce

This delicious Pesto Shrimp Pasta is all about the flavor combination of zesty pesto, wine, garlic and mushrooms.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine, shrimp pasta
Servings: 4 servings
servings
Author: Olya

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 10 oz white mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (plus more if needed)
  • 1/2 cup sodium free chicken broth (adjust salt if not sodium free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Seasoning Mixture:

  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • chopped fresh basil

Pasta:

  • 10 oz fettuccine pasta (use gluten free for gluten free version)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Put shrimp in a mixing bowl and rub in seasoning mixture. Mix well to make sure shrimp is coated well. Add to the hot pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
  • Add second tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Once the pan is hot, add sliced mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, until mushrooms release liquid and reduce in volume and get soft, for about a minute or two. 
  • Add minced garlic for the last few minutes, when mushrooms are almost ready. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and then add back the cooked shrimp. 
  • Add pesto, stir, and then deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the stock and allow to reduce, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil, add pasta and cook it according to instructions. Drain the pasta, but do not rinse.
  • Add pasta to the skillet and stir until pasta is fully coated in sauce. 
  • Allow to warm for 2 minutes, and then portion and serve. Season with more salt and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine in Mushroom Garlic Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 346mg115%
Sodium 932mg41%
Potassium 511mg15%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 620IU12%
Vitamin C 7.1mg9%
Calcium 236mg24%
Iron 4.5mg25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe source: Juliasalbum

Our new favorite pasta recipe is this Cajun Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta dish! It’s so unbelievably good and I cannot recommend it enough!Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

And how about coking with red wine?

Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Red Wine Tomato Sauce

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Comments

  1. Mel D

    March 13, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    Loved this recipe! It was easy and super delicious.

    Reply
  2. Sue

    March 11, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    Made this as written for dinner tonight, we loved it. Definitely will make it again.

    Reply
    • Olya

      March 15, 2021 at 2:20 am

      Thank you for making it as written Sue!

      Reply
  3. Scott

    March 3, 2021 at 9:16 am

    This is delicious! I made it exactly like the recipe. This will be on the menu at our house frequently.

    Reply
    • Olya

      March 3, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      Glad to be on your menu, Scott!

      Reply
  4. Teresa

    February 25, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    This was very good. I did add onion and asparagus. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
    • Olya

      February 28, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Mmm, asparagus is great with shrimp!

      Reply
  5. Nadine

    February 19, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Can i substitute chicken brother with white wine?

    Reply
    • Olya

      February 21, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Yes, absolutely!

      Reply
  6. Jamie Atari

    February 10, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    It was great. The only thing I changed was the white wine. We don’t drink any alcohol so I used red wine vinegar.

    Reply
    • Olya

      February 11, 2021 at 12:25 am

      Jamie – thank you for commenting about red wine vinegar! I am glad it worked in the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Michy

    February 1, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    Just made it. Delicious

    Reply
  8. Stacey

    January 1, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    Very delicious!!! We will be making this on a regular basis.

    Reply
  9. Carla

    September 21, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    This recipe was amazing. I made homemade pesto. It was so delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
  10. Janice

    September 18, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    We cannot have mushrooms. Can I jump right to sauté garlic?

    Reply
    • Olya

      October 5, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      Definitely!

      Reply
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