Spaghetti & Shrimp Cilantro Cream

Submitted by Cindy Andrews

"Easy and Elegant Shrimp pasta dish"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10

ingredients

• Pesto

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, without stems
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 lb medium shrimp

• pesto cream sauce (use 3 tablespoons of cilantro pesto)

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• cajun seasoning, to taste

directions

1. Prepare Pesto.
2. Wash cilantro and remove stems.
3. In blender chop pumpkin seeds.
4. Add cilantro, garlic, cheese and seasoning.
5. Slowly add olive oil until blended. (More olive oil may be needed depending on amount of cilantro; pesto should not be runny).
6. Peel, devein and wash shrimp.
7. Heat 2 Tbsps of Olive oil in pan.
8. Place shrimp in pan and cook for about 3 mins or until pink and slightly curled.
9. Remove shrimp to plate and keep warm.
10. Deglaze pan with white wine.
11. Add 3 T of pesto and stir to blend.
12. Add Cream and mix well.
13. Return shrimp to pan and heat.
14. Serve over spaghetti and enjoy the praise.