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20-Min Pesto Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice

Garlicky pesto coats tender shrimp and fluffy cauliflower rice with peas in one skillet. Ready in 20 minutes—fresh, light, and packed with flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
32g
20-Min Pesto Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes without stirring until edges turn pink.

  3. Step 3

    Flip shrimp, add cauliflower rice and peas, then stir for 3 minutes until rice is warmed through.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and fold in pesto until evenly coated, then season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula

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