Grilled Shrimp With Lemon-Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp With Lemon-Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons walnuts; 2 cups packed basil leaves; 2 -3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; ¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for gill; ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 12 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined; 6 -8 wooden skewers, presoaked in water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons walnuts
2 cups packed basil leaves
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for gill
⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 12 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
6 -8 wooden skewers, presoaked in water

1
In a food processor, pulse the nuts with the basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and 6 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined.
2
Add the parmesan cheese and pulse until smooth, scraping sides if necessary.
3
Scrap the pesto into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4
Place the shrimp in the bowl with the pesto and toss to cover shrimp; set aside.
5
Note: Don't marinate for more than 30 minutes.
6
Light a grill or preheat a cast-iron grill pan and brush with oil.
7
Thread shrimp on each skewer.
8
Grill shrimp over a medium-hot fire until opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Serve the shrimp hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons walnuts, 2 cups packed basil leaves, 2 -3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp With Lemon-Basil Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Shrimp With Lemon-Basil Pesto

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