Pesto Pasta and Grilled Shrimp Stack: A Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delicious combination of pesto pasta and perfectly grilled shrimp, creating a delightful dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the shrimp on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Toss the cooked pasta with pesto sauce until well coated.
- Stack the pesto pasta and grilled shrimp on a plate and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Store leftover pesto pasta in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg