Shrimp & Burrata Red Pesto Pasta
The combination of succulent shrimp, creamy burrata cheese, and tangy red pesto creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home.
Equipment
- 1 large saute pan
- 1 large pot and strainer
Ingredients
- 1 pack pasta of choice any pasta would work for this dish!
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
- 1/8-1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 jar red pesto usually around 10 oz
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1-4 burrata i use 1 per serving
Instructions
* Prep:
- * Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the basil.
- * Pat dry shrimp with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper
* Cook the pasta:
- * Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water, and set aside.
* Sauté :
- * In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for approximately 3 minutes or until it starts to turn translucent. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 1 minutes per side until they turn pink. The shrimp will continue to cook when adding the rest of the ingredients so be careful not to overcook in this stage.
* Prepare the sauce:
- * In the same skillet, Stir in the red pesto sauce and chopped basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Add the heavy cream and more salt and pepper to taste.
* Combine the ingredients:
- * Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce along with 1/4 cup of pasta water, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly. Allow the pasta to simmer in the sauce for a minute or two to absorb the flavors. Remove from heat.
* Serve and garnish:
- * Plate the pasta and place your burrata on top along with some chopped basil for garnish. Cut open your burrata to reveal the soft and creamy center.