Creamy Shrimp and Spinach Pesto Rice
Indulge in a luxurious Italian-inspired dish with this Creamy Shrimp and Spinach Pesto Rice recipe. The delicate flavors of shrimps, creamy sauces, and fragrant basil are complemented perfectly by the savory spinach-infused rice. This dish is quick and easy to make, yet it's impressive enough to serve on special occasions.
ingredients
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook basmati rice following the package instructions. Once cooked, add fresh baby spinach to the pot, mix well, and set aside.
- 2.
In a skillet, melt butter and cook garlic over medium heat until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes until pink.
- 3.
In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over low heat. Add Parmesan cheese and pesto to the pot, and stir until the cheese has melted and sauce thickens.
- 4.
Once the shrimp has cooked, add it to the saucepan with the pesto sauce. Mix well.
- 5.
Serve the spinach rice onto individual plates and pour the shrimp and pesto sauce over the top.
- 6.
Season with salt and pepper.
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