Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound raw medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 lime
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound raw medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

1
Pesto: Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the lime and juice the entire lime for about 2 tablespoons of juice.
2
Combine the zest and juice with the cilantro, green onions, chopped pecans, chopped garlic, sugar, vegetable oil, and extra-virgin olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.
3
Pulse the mixture until well-combined, but still slightly chunky.
4
Season the pesto with salt, and pepper, to taste.
5
Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto.
6
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Saute the shrimp until just opaque and pink, about 3 minutes.
8
Put a generous spoonful of pesto into a serving bowl.
9
Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
10
Serve the remaining pesto on the side or freeze for another use.

356

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, 2 green onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Cilantro 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.

Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto

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