Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp and Seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Vegetables and Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup basil pesto
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil and ensure it runs smoothly without sizzling. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
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In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Season mushrooms with salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release liquid, reduce in volume, and soften, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Stir in basil pesto and chicken broth. Mix on medium heat until fully combined. Remove from heat.
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When ready to serve, top the dish with chopped fresh basil.