Thai Basil Pesto Pasta with Spicy Shrimp
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- 300 g pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 600 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)))
- 1 pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 150 ml Cream
- 150 g toasted walnuts
- 3 clove garlic
- 200 g basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp pepper
- 125 g olive oil
- 150 g parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Add the pasta, and cook for 1 minute less than the time recommended on the box
Drain
Meanwhile make the pesto
In a food processor, add the walnuts and garlic and puree
Add the basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and run the food processor, gradually streaming in the olive oil until the pesto is thoroughly pureed
Add the Parmesan and puree for another 30 seconds
Set aside
In a separate skillet heated over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and chili powder
Sear the shrimp until golden and just cooked through
Do not overcook your shrimp! Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside
To the pan, add the cream, pesto and salt and pepper to taste
Cook for about 1 minute, until thickened slightly
Stir in the pasta and continue cooking for another minute
Serve, with the shrimp on top
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