Pesto Party Shrimp

1. 1

   Prepare the pesto sauce: Place the basil leaves in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the machine on and off until the leaves are coarsely chopped.

2. 2

   Add the walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper, pulse the machine on and off until the mixture is well chopped but not pureed.

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   Then, with the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with 1/2 of the pesto.

5. 5

   Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Reserve the other half of pesto sauce.

7. 7

   Thread the shrimp crosswise onto long skewers - about 5-6 per skewer and throw out the marinade.

8. 8

   Grill the skewers in batches over hot coals, 3 inches from the heat source, for 3-3 1/2 minutes per side or until the shrimp are cooked through and nicely colored.

9. 9

   Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place in a bowl.

10. 10

    Toss with the reserved pesto.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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