Shrimp Pesto Linguine

Petite green peas add the perfect accent to this easy shrimp and pesto linguine toss.

Recipe Ingredients:

12 ounces linguine, broken in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 (10-ounce) package frozen petite green peas
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp or crab-flavored, flake-style surimi, or mixture of both
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add peas, pesto, pepper and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4. Add reserved pasta liquid to skillet and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and/or surimi and cook until thoroughly heated.
5. Add linguine and toss until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Fisheries Institute.