Meal Kit

Pesto Shrimp Gemelli

with oven-roasted zucchini and tomatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Cook Within: 3 days

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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Did you know gemelli comes from the Latin word, "twins"? We decided to add zucchini and pesto shrimp accompaniments to top off the perfect pasta shape for 2 or more!

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    6 oz. Gemelli Pasta
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Basil Pesto
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1480mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as 8 oz. shrimp, working in batches, if necessary.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Step 5, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, pat dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Step 5, stirring occasionally until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 12-14 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Roast the Garlic

    Place garlic and 1 tsp. olive oil on a piece of foil and form a pouch around garlic. Place directly on oven rack, opening side up, and roast in hot oven until garlic is tender, 15-20 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Transfer to a clean cutting board and mince. Garlic and foil will be hot! Use a utensil.

    While garlic roasts, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.

    Halve tomatoes.

    Pat shrimp dry.

  4. 4

    Roast the Vegetables

    Place zucchini and tomatoes on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasoning into vegetables. Spread into a single layer.

    Roast in hot oven until zucchini is tender and tomatoes have burst, 10-12 minutes.

    While vegetables roast, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Cook Shrimp and Finish Dish

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Add pasta, pesto, butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, roasted garlic, roasted zucchini, and roasted tomatoes. Stir to combine. If too thick, add reserved pasta cooking water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese. Bon appétit!

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