Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat oil in a large skillet on med/high heat.
  • Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Add potatoes to skillet and cook til tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add shrimp and cook til shrimp is opaque. Then add pesto and toss to coat.
  • Cook for about 1 minute to heat pesto.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve warm.
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  • Mom's Quick and Delicious Pesto
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  • 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
  • 3 large cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Yes...there are no nuts in this recipe and it is still perfect!
  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and grind to a loose paste.

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  • NPMarie 10 years ago Was this review helpful? Yes Flag
  • doubled 13 years ago
    Absolutely yummy!
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    " It was excellent "
    frankieanne ate it and said...
    Delicious!
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    " It was excellent "
    frankieanne ate it and said...
    This was super easy and delicious! I used jarred pesto as I always have some in the refrigerator. Thank you!
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  • kristopher 13 years ago
    Looks soo good. Bookmarked!
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    Looks and sounds sooo good! Love pesto sauce with potatoes, and a nice addition of shrimp!
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  • cdntestergal 14 years ago
    Wow that sounds so yummy! I'll make that when it's just my daughter and I.
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    " It was excellent "
    trigger ate it and said...
    THis sounds wonderful, you got my five.
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  • 99blazer 14 years ago
    Sounds delicious. DH won't eat shrimp so he will just have to pick them out. Can't wait to try it.
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    " It was excellent "
    justjakesmom ate it and said...
    Sounds really good, Lillian! Now, I still need to buy my basil plant for the Summer...
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  • 22566 14 years ago
    Pesto and potatoes...

    Nice Recipe.

    Thank-you

    Kind Regards

    Joyce
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    " It was excellent "
    cuzpat ate it and said...
    Yum! high 5!
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    " It was excellent "
    maureenlaw ate it and said...
    Love Mom's Pesto! Thanks.
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  • mommyluvs2cook 14 years ago
    Love this! It's a nice change from shrimp and pasta!
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    " It was excellent "
    frankieanne ate it and said...
    This sounds really great! I'm saving this one. Thanks!
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