This is an elegant, yet simple dinner to serve on a Tuesday for your family, or on Saturday night for friends. Start to finish, the entire meal will only take you 20 minutes.
Time : 20 minutes
Cost : $20
Calories : 450 per serving
The Shopping List (for 4) :
1 pound of large shrimp................$10.00
1/3 cup of olive oil.........................pantry
4 tablespoons of garlic..................$0.50
1 bunch of parsley, chopped.........$0.60
1 tablespoon of dijon......................pantry
1 lemon.............................................$0.40
1 pound box of pasta.......................$1.50
1 cup of fresh basil..........................$3.00
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese..........$3.00
wooden skewers..............................$1.00
Total..................................................$20.00
1- In a large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of garlic, 2 tablespoons of parsley, dijon and juice of 1 lemon. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Skewer shrimp on wooden skewers. Light grill.
2- Cook pasta in boiling water. Finely chop basil, 2 tablespoons of parsley, 2 tablespoons of garlic and put them in a medium bowl. Whisk in olive oil, salt & pepper. Put the ingredients in a saute pan and cook on low for 2 minutes.
3- Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side (depending on the size of the shrimp).
4- Add cooked pasta to the pesto sauce, toss and saute for 1 minute.
5- Serve pasta topped with parmesan cheese and cracked pepper.
Make it into a party here, in the Entertaining section!
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