Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp


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This Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of asparagus and spinach pesto with the bold flavors of blackened shrimp. Its a perfect balance of colors and tastes, making it an excellent choice for a special meal or weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:
  • 8 oz pasta your choice
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Put the spinach, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor and pulse them together

Pulse until the food is very small

Slowly pour the olive oil into the food processor while its running until a smooth pesto forms

To taste, add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes

Use medium-high heat to warm up a big skillet

Add salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to the shrimp to taste

Put a little olive oil in the pan, then add the shrimp

Cook for two to three minutes on each side, until the shrimp are blackened and fully cooked

Take it out of the pan and set it aside

Put the asparagus in the same pan and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is tender but still has some bite to it

Put the asparagus in the pan and add the cooked pasta and pesto

Mix everything together and heat it up for about two minutes

Add fresh lemon juice and toss the pasta again

Check the seasoning and make any necessary changes

Put the asparagus-spinach pesto pasta in bowls and top with the shrimp that has been grilled

Add fresh basil leaves on top to decorate

Enjoy your tasty pasta dish that you made yourself


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