Italian Cuisine is All-Time Favorite Meal
Rich and robust in flavor, Holly created her own homemade Italian style dishes to satisfy her craving and of course always keeping them trim and terrific! Pesto is a creamy blend of pine nuts, basil, parmesan with a touch of sea salt and olive oil – talk about good! But don’t let pesto intimidate you! Pesto Shrimp from Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook uses jarred pesto for the ultimate in fresh + convenience = homemade! You will love the savory flavor pesto adds to shrimp and nothing beats the ease and effortlessness of keeping a jar on hand.
| Prep Time 5 minutes |
| Cook Time 15 minutes |
| Servings 4 servings |
- 1 pound peeled medium shrimp
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto from jar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry or Heirloom assorted tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry or Heirloom assorted tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Ingredients
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- Season shrimp to taste. In nonstick pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, heat pan and add shrimp cooking until done, about 5 minutes.
- Toss with pesto and remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in another nonstick pan, heat olive oil. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking until tomatoes begin to burst, smashing slightly while cooking, about 5-7 minutes. Add to shrimp.
Calories 170, Calories from Fat 32%, Fat 6, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 184mg, Sodium 179mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 3g, Protein 24g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 vegetable , 3 lean meat
Serving Suggestion: Serve savory seasoned Pesto shrimp over polenta, pasta or rice or with toothpicks as an appetizer.
Terrific Tip: A jar of Basil Pesto is one of my favorite shortcuts. Try my White Spinach and Artichoke Pesto Pizza (page 22) or Pesto Potatoes (page 138). Basil Pesto quickly will become a favorite ingredient to toss into recipes for quick Italian flavor.
Alessi Pesto 3.5 Oz (Pack of 4)
Barilla – Traditional Basil Pesto – 2 ct./6.3 oz. (Pack of 1)Magical Butter Silicone Spatulas 3-PACK
Pesto Shrimp from Fix It Fast Chapter In Men’s Cookbook
When Holly was writing her easy men’s cookbook, she knew she wanted good-for-you foods in creative ways. Don’t just save pesto for this shrimp recipe, however, as pesto adds oomph to many fast and easy dinner options such as pasta, chicken, or even roasted potatoes and vegetables! Holly included men’s favorite recipes but made them healthier. This book is a great resource of information as this chapter gives you the foods to fight inflammation. Plus, this cookbook entices men in the kitchen.
Delicious & Healthy Italian Style Dinner
Though often thought of as having high fat sauces over carb heavy pasta, Italian fair can include plenty of fresh and healthy ingredients. Caprese Chicken Bake is another example of a mouth-watering yet nutritious Italian style meal. Lean protein of tender chicken breasts cooked with high fiber vegetables such as artichokes, onion and Roma tomatoes makes an impressive feast. Serve over angel hair pasta or your favorite veggie noodle for a low carb option.
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