Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup basil pesto
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring it runs without sizzling. Add shrimp and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
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Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the now empty skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Season mushrooms with salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid, reduce in volume, and become soft, about 1-2 minutes.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add ½ cup basil pesto and ½ cup chicken broth. Stir on medium heat until well combined. Remove from heat.
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Top the shrimp with chopped fresh basil before serving.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, use fresh basil and high-quality basil pesto.