Creamy Pesto Shrimp Or Chicken Recipes

SHRIMP WITH LINGUINE IN A PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir the pot until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the shrimp to the pan. Sear the shrimp until pink, about 1 minute, then turn over and cook for another minute. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and saute until softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, pesto, remaining tablespoon of Essence, remaining teaspoon of the salt to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the parsley and parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

QUICK GARLIC PESTO ALFREDO WITH SHRIMP OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Boil water for pasta. While that is getting ready. In a large non stick fry pan. Melt one tablespoon of butter. Add 1 clove of chopped Garlic and saute for a minute.
• 2. (Note: if using chicken. Cook chicken until no pink shows. Add Garlic last. Follow same steps for shrimp. Remove from pan and set aside) Add thawed shrimp, or chicken to butter. Saute for a minute to heat. Remove Shrimp , or chicken with Butter and Garlic to a plattter. In to same pan add 2 more tablespoons of butter,and remaining chopped Garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the cream, and corn starch. Cook to boiling stirring constantly.
• 3. While that is cooking boil pasta with 1 teaspoon of salt. in the boiling water. To the cream in pan. add the of pesto,and cracked black pepper. Cook to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. add the parmigiano-reggiano. Stir until it thickens a bit. Add the shrimp with Garlic and butter to Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
• 4. Serve over the cooked drained pasta. Add steamed Broccoli or Carrots if desired.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP/ OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
• Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
• Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• (or add cooked, diced chicken breast).
• Serve over the hot linguine.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

PESTO CHICKEN OR SHRIMP PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Melt 1 tbs butter over med-high heat until it starts to foam.
• Sautee mushrooms 5-7 minutes or until softened. Remove and set aside.
• Add reminaing 1 tbs of butter and onion to pan and stir. Cover and let cook about 5 minutes until onions soften.
• Remove lid and let cook 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned and caramelized, stirring midway. Pour balsamic vinegar and sprinkle sugar over onions and stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, spread roasted garlic over crust.
• Spread pesto over crust.
• Top with chicken or shrimp, onions, mushrooms, tomato and cheeses.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is brown and cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly browned.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook linguini according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Toss in the minced garlic, shallot, mushrooms, and reconstituted sundried tomatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in half and half and season with pepper.
• Cook 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring.
• Stir the Parmesan into the creamy mixture, stirring until well mixed.
• Stir in the pesto, and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• Re-heat the linguini (either in boiling water or microwave) and serve shrimp and sauce over the hot pasta.
• Garnish with grated Romano and freshly ground black pepper.
• Note: this recipe also works well with 1 pound of lump crab instead of shrimp.

CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
• Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
• Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• Serve over the hot linguine.

CREAMY FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO & PESTO SHRIMP CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Place tomatoes, whipping cream, pesto and salt in skillet; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp.
• Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss gently to coat. Place on individual plates. Sprinkle each with cheese. Garnish with basil.