Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Skillet
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup red onion — chopped
- 1 garlic clove — minced
- 1 lb. asparagus — cut the spears diagonally in 1 and 2 inch pieces
- 1 lb. shrimp — peeled and deveined tail-on
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto — recipe below
- FOR THE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
- 3 garlic clove
- 1 cup 40g fresh basil
- 1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- In a food processor add all the ingredients for the sun-dried tomato pesto and process on low for about 1 or 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a skillet add olive oil and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add garlic and cook for more 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. If necessary add a little bit of water to help to cook the asparagus.
- Add shrimp and cook until they are pink. Be careful to not overcook them, otherwise they will have a rubbery texture.
- Add the sun-dried tomato pesto and mix everything well to combine.
- Enjoy!