Cooking with Chef Lucy – Shrimp Pesto

Pesto adds a fresh, vibrant flavor to the shrimp, making them perfect for a light meal

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz makes microgreen pesto with shrimp scampi.

​INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil Pesto Ingredients
• 2 cups microgreens
• 1 cup basil
• garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup of pepitas  ​
• 1/2 cup olive oil 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque.​
2. Prepare the microgreen pesto by mixing all the ingredients until you get a smooth consistency.​
3. Mix the cooked shrimp with the pesto and serve over pasta or as desired.

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