Shrimp Ya-Ya
Description
This Louisiana dish will make your day. It's full of flavor, creamy and can be as spicy as you want to make it.
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 lb. extra jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. Pesto
1/4 c. Quick Alfredo Sauce
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
Pesto:
4 c. fresh basil leaves
1/3 c. pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 t. kosher salt
Quick Alfredo Sauce:
1/4 c. butter
1 c. heavy whipping cream
11/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 T. fresh garlic, chopped
2 t. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 t. red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook about 3 minutes per side; stir in red pepper flakes, Pesto, and Quick Alfredo sauce. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened. Garnish with Parmesan.
Pesto:
In the work bowl of a food processor, add basil, pine nuts, and garlic; pulse to combine. With motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream; process until a smooth paste forms. Add Parmesan cheese and salt, blending for 30 seconds.
Quick Alfredo Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add cream; simmer 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and garlic, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat; let thicken. Add parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
4 servings