Shrimp Pesto Baked Potatoes

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of shrimp, pesto, and potatoes? Look no further than this mouthwatering shrimp pesto baked potatoes recipe! This recipe takes tender shrimp and pairs them with creamy baked potatoes, all smothered in a flavorful homemade pesto sauce. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.

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shrimp pesto baked potatoes recipe details

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This easy baked potato is less surf ‘n turf and more surf ‘n earth. The ground-dwelling potato and the sea-loving shrimp combine for a simple but classy dinner.
Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 Russet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup pesto

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce the potatoes a few times with a fork. Place on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until you can easily slide a knife through the potatoes.
3. While potatoes are cooking: melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp in melted butter for about 5 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and begin to curl. Remove from heat and toss with pesto.
4. Split potatoes open and top each with pesto-covered shrimp.Cook potato faster in microwave

In a hurry? Cook the potatoes in the microwave. Pierce with a fork as above, then put in microwave on a paper towel. Microwave on high for 15 minutes (only 8-10 if you are doing just 1 potato), or until you can easily slide a knife through the potato.