You don't have to be following a low-carb eating plan to love this dish.
Shrimp Pesto Alfredo |
Shrimp Pesto Alfredo is low carb as long as you swap out the pasta for a low carb option. Your favorite spiralized vegetables will make a smart choice.
For those of you who love traditional Alfredo dishes, serve the Shrimp Pesto Alfredo over your favorite pasta.
Another reason to make this shrimp dish for dinner is that it is quick to prepare. Special dinners don't have to be time-consuming to prepare. You'll have dinner on the table in thirty minutes or less. You can't beat that!
You can make your own fresh basil pesto or use your favorite prepared pesto. I usually use my own prepared pesto that I keep frozen in cubes in my freezer. For this dish, I can just pop the frozen cubes right into the sauce to gently melt into the sauce. It's so easy and delicious.
When using spiralized vegetables for this dish, just add the veggies to the sauce with the shrimp and let them cook together. If you choose to serve your Shrimp Pesto Alfredo over pasta, time the cooking of your pasta so that it will be ready when the shrimp is cooked in the Alfredo sauce.
Low Carb Shrimp Pesto Alfredo
Serves 6
Shrimp Pesto Alfredo Ingredients |
- spiralized veggies of choice for low carb option, OR
- 1 pound pasta of choice, linguine, or angel hair is perfect
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
In a large pot, start the water for the pasta. Cook your pasta to time its readiness along with the Alfredo sauce. In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the cream. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
When using spiralized vegetables for this dish, just add the veggies to the sauce with the shrimp and let them cook together.
Start the Sauce with Butter and Heavy Cream |
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Additional Shrimp Recipes
Here are some other shrimp recipes you may like:Stovetop Shrimp and Pasta
Southwest Shrimp with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
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