This flavorful, gluten-free Sizzling Spicy Pesto Shrimp and Mushroom Skillet is perfect for a quick and delicious low-carb meal, featuring succulent shrimp and tender mushrooms cooked in garlic, red pepper flakes, and basil pesto.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Add shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and cook for about 3 minutes, turning once midway, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside
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In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes or until the mushrooms release liquid and become soft
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add basil pesto and chicken broth, then stir to combine. Cook on medium heat until everything is well mixed and heated through
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Remove from heat, and garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving