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    Home » Entrees » Seafood Recipes

    Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil Recipe

    Published: Mar 20, 2013 · Modified: Jul 3, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 39 Comments

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    This sautéed shrimp recipe with snap peas, pistachios and basil comes together in under 25 minutes. Fresh and healthy! 307 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    This sautéed shrimp recipe with snap peas, pistachios and basil comes together in under 25 minutes. Fresh and healthy! 307 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #shrimp #shrimprecipes #healthyeating

    Sauteed Shrimp Recipe with Snap Peas and Pistachios

    There are times when random ingredients in my kitchen play nicely with each other to produce a healthy recipe that is nothing short of spectacular, such as this sautéed shrimp with snap peas, pistachios and basil. Rummaging through the fridge and pantry can shake out some surprising flavor combinations, and this was one that truly shocked the heck out of me.

    Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil Recipe #recipe #healthy

    This recipe came together as various ingredients collided in my brain, a virtual train crash ready to happen. I had shrimp on the brain, a craving that wouldn’t go away. On the counter was the lemon left over from the whole wheat lemon and berry pancakes that I made in a local TV cooking segment on Monday.

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    Click on the photo to watch the segment.

    And then there were the pistachios that my husband and I nibbled away on as we sat side-by-side, working on our computers (a typical evening activity for us…whatever happened to 9 to 5 hours?!)

    Collision of ideas + collision of flavors = happy kitchen accident.

    The recipe:

    In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt and the ground pepper.

    Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

    This sautéed shrimp recipe with snap peas, pistachios and basil comes together in under 25 minutes. Fresh and healthy! 307 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #shrimp #shrimprecipes #healthyeating

    Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet and add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes.

    Add the snap peas and cook until the snap peas are just tender, about 3 minutes.

    Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil Recipe #recipe #healthy

    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir the shrimp (and accumulated juices), pistachios, lemon zest, basil and the remaining salt into the snap peas. Serve immediately.

    Other healthy shrimp recipes:

    Cookin' Canuck's Salad Cups with Quinoa, Shrimp, Avocado & Lemon Dressing
    Cookin' Canuck's Fisherman's Soup with Tilapia, Shrimp, Tomatoes & Capers
    White on Rice Couple's Avocado Shrimp Noodle Salad with Creamy Ginger Vinaigrette
    The Perfect Pantry's Roasted Shrimp Appetizer with Spicy Peanut Sauce
    Savoury Table's Spanish-Style Toasted Pasta & Shrimp

    Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil Recipe

    This sautéed shrimp recipe with snap peas, pistachios and basil comes together in under 25 minutes. Fresh and healthy! 307 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Seafood Recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 306.8kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp shells & tails removed
    • ½ teaspoon salt divided
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
    • 1 large shallot minced
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 4 cups snap peas trimmed
    • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios chopped
    • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
    • 6 leaves fresh basil thinly sliced
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt and the ground pepper.
    • Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
    • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet and add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
    • Add the snap peas and cook until the snap peas are just tender, about 3 minutes.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir the shrimp (and accumulated juices), pistachios, lemon zest, basil and the remaining salt into the snap peas. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 7 (Points+) 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.25Cups | Calories: 306.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 38.4g | Fat: 11.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 258.4mg | Sodium: 605.7mg | Potassium: 338.6mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 3.6g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Carole

        March 28, 2013 at 2:34 pm

        Hi there. The current Food on Friday on Carole's Chatter is collecting links to dishes using peas and/or green beans. I do hope you link this in. This is the link . Please do check out some of the other links – there are some good ones already. Cheers

        Reply
      2. sippitysup

        March 27, 2013 at 1:33 pm

        It's not an accident to have a good ingredients on hand! It's a blessing. GREG

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      3. Kim Bultman | alittle lunch

        March 22, 2013 at 4:51 am

        Dara, your quote about happy accidents is so true. What an inspired, flavorful dish! Here's to many more "collisions" in your kitchen!

        Reply
      4. marla

        March 21, 2013 at 9:31 pm

        This looks great Dara and it is always fun to watch you on TV!

        Reply
      5. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry

        March 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

        I love when I just start combining ingredients to a dish and it turns out fantastic. This looks so fresh and inviting! Perfect for Spring! 🙂

        Reply
      6. Jill

        March 21, 2013 at 9:36 am

        The combination of ingredients sounds delicious and a perfect recipe for spring and summer, really looking forward to giving it a try.

        Reply
      7. Erika

        March 21, 2013 at 8:42 am

        Such a tasty combination, this recipe is perfect for spring!

        Reply
      8. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts

        March 21, 2013 at 6:34 am

        Dara,
        This looks so perfect for Spring! I can't wait until Spring gets here--I don't care a what the meteorologists said on the first of March, or what the sun did yesterday, but Spring has not arrived in my area.

        But I have hope! In fact, my folks are visiting and my dad planted snap peas in my garden yesterday for me, so I'm keeping this train crash recipe in mind for when they sprout.

        Thanks!

        Reply
      9. Sandy @ RE

        March 21, 2013 at 6:27 am

        Lovely combo. I'm on a pistachio kick lately, too! 🙂

        Reply
      10. Diana@Spain in Iowa

        March 21, 2013 at 5:17 am

        This is beautiful, Dara. As soon as I can get my hands on some peas I'm going to try this. I love that you included pistachios! I don't cook with nuts often enough.

        Reply
      11. Donna

        March 21, 2013 at 12:32 am

        Beee-oooootiful!

        Reply
      12. JulieD

        March 20, 2013 at 9:39 pm

        Love this so much, Dara! So many great flavors!

        Reply
      13. Liren

        March 20, 2013 at 5:44 pm

        Dara, you are SO good in front of the camera!

        Love this dish - what a wonderful combination of flavors - isn't that wonderful when kitchen accidents turn out so good?

        Reply
      14. Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats

        March 20, 2013 at 4:08 pm

        Beautiful! I love this salad! It sounds so springy and perfect!

        Reply
      15. Karen Harris

        March 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

        Gorgeous recipe. Love these flavors.

        Reply
      16. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

        March 20, 2013 at 12:52 pm

        Now this is a really intriguing combination of flavors, Dara. One that I would have never dream up, but that I can imagine goes together so well. Love happy kitchen accidents like this!

        Reply
      17. Cindysoo

        March 20, 2013 at 12:02 pm

        Shrimp look great and I am definitely going to try those pancakes they really look terrific! Good job on the video!

        Reply
      18. Carla @ Carlas Confections

        March 20, 2013 at 10:52 am

        I LOVE the pistachio addition! Shrimp sounds so good now 😉

        Reply
      19. Amanda

        March 20, 2013 at 10:46 am

        What a great combination, definitely going to try this! 🙂

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