Homemade Spinach-Basil Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Twirl your fork into this Homemade Spinach-Basil Pesto Shrimp Pasta, where tender, juicy shrimp are coated in a rich, herby pesto bursting with fresh spinach and fragrant basil. Every bite is creamy, garlicky, and full of vibrant flavors, making this an easy pasta dish you’ll want to make again and again.

INGREDIENTS:

Pesto Sauce

• Spinach Leaves, handful
• Basil Leaves, handful
• ¼ cup Walnuts
• ¼ cup Cashew Nuts
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
• 5 cloves of Garlic
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 1 cup Olive Oil

Shrimps

• Pasta
• Pinch of Chili Flakes
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

​Pasta

Choose your preferred pasta and cook according to instructions.

PROCEDURE:

1. Place a handful of Spinach leaves and basil leaves in a food processor. Add the walnuts, cashew nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic and kosher salt. Pour also the lime juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. 
2. Process until a smooth paste forms. Set it aside.
3. Make fresh pesto shrimp pasta. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the shrimps and season it with salt. Set aside.
5. Add the pesto sauce into the pan.
6. Add the cooked pasta. Mix well until pasta is well coated with the sauce. 
7. Put a dash of Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chili flakes.
8. To assemble, place the pesto pasta in a serving dish and top it with the cooked shrimps. Ready to serve.