Shrimp Spiedini with Pesto, New Potatoes and Chickpea Aioli Recipe

Name: Shrimp Spiedini with Pesto, New Potatoes and Chickpea Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 each shrimp; 20 small new potatoes; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 cups basil; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1/4 cup pecorino cheese grated; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1 whole eggs; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin

Servings: persons

28 each shrimp
20 small new potatoes
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 cups basil
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1/4 cup pecorino cheese grated
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 whole eggs
1 clove garlic
1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin

1
Boil the potatoes with skins on until tender, drain and cool.
2
Peel shrimp, leaving head and tail piece on.
3
Thread 7 each onto bamboo skewers.
4
Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate.
5
Preheat barbecue.
6
Cut new potatoes into quarters and place in mixing bowl.
7
Place pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino and 1/2 cup olive oil in blender and grind until very fine (about 45 seconds).
8
Add remaining oil in drizzle to form smooth yet very thick sauce and set aside.
9
In another processor, place ceci, mint, lemon juice, egg, garlic and half cup of olive oil and blend until smooth, or 1 minute.
10
Slowly drizzle in remaining oil to create a creamy sauce.
11
Dress the potatoes with half the pesto and place in center of one of 4 plates.
12
Grill spiedini for 3 minutes per side and place one on each plate.
13
Cover shrimp with remaining pesto and drizzle with aioli.

2267

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

191

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 each shrimp, 20 small new potatoes, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 1/2 cups basil, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Spiedini with Pesto, New Potatoes and Chickpea Aioli 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.

Shrimp Spiedini with Pesto, New Potatoes and Chickpea Aioli

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