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Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp with Pasta and Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta

Course Main Course
Keyword pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 494 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra large shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • dash of sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces dried gluten-free pasta
  • 1/2 cup Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto or other pesto
  • grated romano cheese optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together shrimp, olive oil, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Let marinate 15-30 minutes while you start up the grill and bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta. If using bamboo skewers, soak in a shallow pan of water. Skewer shrimp and grill until just cooked through, flipping skewers over to get grill marks on both sides.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with pesto and a little pasta cooking liquid or water to loosen up. Add some romano cheese desired. Top with grilled shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 288mg96%
Sodium 1203mg52%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 645IU13%
Vitamin C 5.4mg7%
Calcium 218mg22%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.