Pesto Shrimp with a Bloody Mary Butter Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this bold and flavorful Pesto Shrimp with a Bloody Mary Butter Sauce! Juicy shrimp are perfectly seared and coated in aromatic basil pesto, then tossed in a velvety sauce infused with the tangy, savory kick of a classic Bloody Mary. Featuring layers of flavor from vodka, tomato paste, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, this unique shrimp recipe delivers a luxurious combination of heat, zest, and creaminess. Fresh cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil add a pop of color and freshness, making it an irresistible dish perfect for serving over rice or pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-worthy meal is ideal for dinner parties or elevating your weeknight rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup Basil pesto
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 2 tablespoons Vodka
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Celery salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then sear in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the vodka, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
Whisk in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until a silky sauce forms.
Add the lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper to the sauce and stir well.
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Meanwhile, toss the cooked shrimp with the basil pesto in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
Transfer the pesto-coated shrimp back into the skillet with the Bloody Mary butter sauce and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Serve the shrimp and sauce in individual bowls or over a bed of rice or pasta.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
