Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSalute Italian RestaurantShrimp Sundried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Shrimp Sundried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Chop Sundried Tomatoes

    If the sundried tomatoes are not already chopped, slice them into smaller pieces for better distribution in the dish.

  3. 3

    Mince Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Sundried Tomatoes

    Once the shrimp are cooked, add the minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Pesto

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto sauce, mixing well to coat all the shrimp and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes to taste before serving.

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