Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz gluten-free angel hair pasta
- 2 tbsp Salted Perfection South Beach Select Blend
- 3/4 cup basil pesto (ensure gluten-free certified)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Allergen check: Milk, Crustacean shellfish recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.
Step by step
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the gluten-free angel hair pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of that starchy pasta water before you drain it.
- While the water heats up, toss the shrimp in a bowl with the olive oil and the Salted Perfection South Beach Select Blend. Coat them evenly so that turmeric and sage flavor gets everywhere.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sear them for about 2 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and have a nice golden char. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet (don't wipe it out, that's flavor), toss in the cherry tomatoes for just a minute to blister them slightly. Lower the heat.
- Add the drained pasta and the pesto to the skillet. Toss vigorously, adding splashes of the reserved pasta water until the sauce is silky and clings to the noodles.
- Top with the seared shrimp and a dusting of Parmesan if you are using it. Serve immediately. DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid rubbery shrimp.
From Tony’s kitchen
We're keeping this simple and classy. You want that bright Italian coast flavor without needing a plane ticket. The trick here is using a seasoning that brings the lemon and sage right to the shrimp, creating a golden crust that cuts through the richness of the pesto. It's fast, it's fresh, and it looks like you spent hours on it.
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Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: Milk, Crustacean shellfish
- Shrimp
- gluten-free angel hair pasta
- Salted Perfection South Beach Select Blend
- basil pesto (ensure gluten-free certified)
- olive oil
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- Parmesan cheese
South Beach blend: Sea salt, Organic coconut sugar, Lemon, Black pepper, Citric acid, and Spices
Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.
