Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream
Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream marries sweet shellfish with a velvety basil pesto sauce, kissed by garlic, white wine, and a hint of heat. Crispy bacon and tender peas add smoky crunch and pops of freshness, while Parmigiano-Reggiano ties it all together. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a polished weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted, oiled water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon, onion, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Add the white wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the shrimp and langostino and cook, stirring, until pink, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the drained linguine. Add the peas, pesto sauce, and half-and-half; cook and stir until the linguine absorbs the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Top each serving with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Calories 619.4 kcal High 31%
- Protein 43.34 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 51.11 g 19%
- Total Fat 25.72 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.94 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 269.08 mg High 90%
- Sodium 871.62 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.12 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 2.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 377.66 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 3.67 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 475.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 33.33 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.46 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Fully Cooked Bacon, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 619.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Fully Cooked Bacon, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Peas, Half & Half. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream healthy?
- Shrimp & Langostino Linguine with Pesto Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 619.4 calories and 43.34 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 871.62 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.94 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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