Pesto Shrimp Primavera

Pesto Shrimp Primavera

Cook up Knorr's delicious Pesto Shrimp Primavera made with a few simple ingredients. A recipe that's quick and easy to make but flavorful to eat!
  • 15 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 4 People

    Serves

  • 1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp. margarine
  • 1 package Knorr® Creamy Pesto Pasta Side
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini and/or yellow squash

Pesto Shrimp Primavera
  1. SEASON shrimp, if desired, with salt and pepper. Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. ADD 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 cup milk to same skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in Knorr® Sides - Creamy Pesto and carrots and prepare according to package directions, stirring in zucchini and yellow squash during the last 4 minutes of cook time.

  3. STIR in shrimp until heated through; now it's delicious. Dig in.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 230.0
Calcium (g) 15.0 %
Carbohydrates (g) 22.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 185.0 mg
Fat (g) 4.0 g
Fiber (g) 2.0 g
Iron (g) 10.0 %
Potassium (g) 580.0 mg
Protein (g) 28.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 g
Sodium (g) 460.0 mg
Sugars (g) 4.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

If desired, serve with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

TIP: Chicken may be substituted for shrimp. Simply use 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces and cook until thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove and continue as above.
 

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