Seafood and pasta fans will love this recipe as it combines the best of both worlds. This is a healthy, refreshing and delicious meal that provides a healthy dose of high-quality proteins, unsaturated fats, and complex carbohydrates. Add in some CBD-infused green pesto and the combination is absolutely to die for.

Ingredients

For the CBD Pesto –

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves (medium)
• 4 tsp 500 mg full-spectrum CBD oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Shrimp Pasta – 

• 8 oz raw penne pasta
• 1 lb asparagus (cut into 2 inch pieces)
• 2 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Rinse the greens in cold water and add all the ingredients for the pasta into a food processor or mixer. 
• Mix until the pesto becomes a smoothly-textured sauce. 
• Transfer the pesto mix into a bowl, cover with clear wrap and refrigerate.
• In a large boiling pot, boil water and add the raw penne pasta. Follow the instructions on the pasta package and cook accordingly.
• In a large saucepan, heat some butter with olive oil until the butter is completely melted.
• In a mixing bowl, add the red and black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. 
• Add the shrimp to this mix ensuring each piece is individually coated with the salt and pepper mixture. 
• Add the shrimp to the saucepan. Add the lime juice to the pan and cook until the shrimp is light pink on each side. 
• Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces and add it to the paste and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. 
• Once the shrimp is completely cooked, add the pasta and asparagus to the saucepan and saute for about 1 minute. 
• Remove from heat. 
• Add 6-8 tablespoons of pesto.
• Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
• Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Disclaimer

CBD products that are derived from Hemp and contain less than the prescribed .3 percent of THC are legal per federal law. However, certain state laws may still deem it illegal.

CBD products that are derived from Marijuana are illegal per federal law but remain legal under the laws of certain states. 

It is advisable to check the appropriate state laws in case of travel. It is important to note that over-the-counter CBD products are not approved by the FDA.