Ingredients
– 8 ounces of pasta (such as rotini or penne)
– 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup of pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup of bell peppers, diced (your choice of color)
– ½ cup of red onion, finely chopped
– ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Creating this delicious Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and basil.
4. Add Pesto and Lemon Juice: Drizzle the pesto sauce and lemon juice over the pasta salad. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Chill (Optional): For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
That’s it! You now have a bowl of scrumptious Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g