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Smiling Shrimp Pesto Potato Salad

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pesto (store bought)
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes (cut in half)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling potatoes)
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for shrimp)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (for shrimp)
  • 1 handful roasted pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 400 degrees.
  • First, place potatoes in a pot and fill with chicken stock and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. When you see a boil, start the timer and cook potatoes for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes place in mixing bowl, and set in fridge to cool down potato. 
  • Next, on a sheet tray combine shrimp, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix and spread shrimp out.
  • Now, cook shrimp for 10 minutes and then set aside.
  • Next, add shrimp, potatoes, pesto, and pistachio nuts in a bowl.
  • Finally, mix gently all the ingredients to combine.
  • Happy Eating!