It has been snowing all day today (yesterday now I guess), but I don't think we have had as much as many of you in other areas.
Gregg shoveled the snow away on the path up to the front door, and was getting ready to do the driveway. A man driving a small snow plow clearing the streets in our neighborhood, yelled over and asked if he would like him to do it for him. He was happy for the offer and appreciated the help very much.
It snowed for most of the day but it was a very light snow, almost like a sleet. We are supposed to get more but I don't think it will be much.
Today's recipe came from Julie's Album and you can see the original recipe at this link. Thank you Julie. She describes it as a summer recipe but I can enjoy a plate of this right now.
4 servings – at 519 calories per serving
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20
minutes
Total time: 30
minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp large,
peeled, deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red
pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive
oil
8 ounces white
mushrooms sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup basil
pesto
1/2 cup chicken
broth
8 oz spiral
pasta
chopped fresh
basil
Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. When hot carefully add the olive oil.
Add shrimp. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
Cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Remove shrimp from the skillet.
Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the now empty skillet.
Add sliced mushrooms.
Season mushrooms with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are soft and have reduced in volume, about a minute or two.
Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup basil pesto and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
On medium heat, mix everything to combine and remove from the heat.
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Drain.
Add to the shrimp with sauce.
Top
with chopped fresh basil and serve.
We enjoyed the recipe and didn't change anything on this one.
Thanks for looking an enjoy your week.
Pesto is a very versatile (and delicious) flavouring isn't it.
ReplyDeleteStay warm, stay safe.
Yes it is and thank you EC :)
DeleteYum!! We got the same snow, because we don't live that far from you! Supposed to snow a bit tomorrow as well. Lots of accidents!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny :) I hope everyone will be okay.
Deletemy mouth is watering, have not had breakfast yet. that is so good of your neigbor to help. we would be up the creek without a paddle, if we had snow..
ReplyDeleteI am happy this appeals to you :) Yes it was and so nice to have good people out there.
Delete
ReplyDeleteFor a winter day, it's best to eat something delicious. We also have cold and snow. Have a nice week:)
I agree with you :) Wishing you a nice week also.
DeleteYour pesto shrimp dish looks yummy! Stay in and eat good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol, we certainly will. Glad you liked the look of this recipe :)
DeleteLooks delicious, I love shrimp.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Haven't had any since I cooked this dish. It's time for more shrimp :)
DeleteHere the weather is much milder, the temperature is around 14ºF and with little rain.
ReplyDeleteYour pesto looks super delicious.
Greetings
That's so cold Maria! Thank you and stay warm :)
DeleteThere is snow on the volcanoes but none where I live. That looks like a very good recipe and I shall follow it sometime in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI remember going up there. It would be interesting to see snow. I hope you enjoy this dish when you make it :)
DeleteYum
ReplyDeleteThank you Rue :)
DeleteLooks delicious. The snowy landscape is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, and the snow is very pretty when I don't have to go anywhere :)
DeleteLove Pesto and this sounds good. It just keeps raining here, floods where I havenever seen them before! Stay safe and keep well, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane! Stay safe and well over your way also :)
DeleteDenise, I make a shrimp pesto dish very similar to your recipe and it's one of my husband's favorite. I often make it on our "date nights." I grew a lot of basil this summer and made pesto and have it in the freezer for times when I need a quick meal. We got 4-5 inches of snow and then the sleet happened in the afternoon. My husband and grandson didn't even shovel as we aren't going anywhere. My grandson did drive his car up and down the driveway to make a path. Stay warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteHi Martha Ellen, I love shrimp pesto! A 'date night' sounds wonderful :) I must grow some basil too, especially if it can be frozen. I have already frozen dill and cilantro but I bought those from the store. So nice of your grandson to help out. We had more snow here, sounds very much like you.
DeleteHow nice that that offer for plowing the drive came about. So great! That food looks great.
ReplyDeleteVery, thank you Ellen :)
DeleteYum, I would enjoy this one too!
ReplyDeleteSo glad, thank you Martha :)
DeleteIsn't that sweet! It looks yummy!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, yes very sweet. Glad you liked the look of this dish :)
DeletePesto will give it a great taste.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing the recipe.
Happy February Wishes.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, you are very welcome and A Happy February to you also :)
DeleteI imagine one could substitute a different meat for the shrimp.
ReplyDeleteYes, It would be very easy to substitute something else.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe shrimp pasta looks delicious! Your neighbor was nice to help shovel. Take care, have a great day and week ahead!
Thanks Eileen, we were very grateful to that man for the help. You take care also and have a great weekend :)
Delete