5 from 6 votes
Basil Lime Shrimp Skewers
BASIL LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS are the perfect easy appetizer for the holidays!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
490 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Others
Ingredients
- 40 Shrimp peeled and deveined, small
- 8 wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 15 minutes
- 2 cups basil leaves fresh, packed
- lime juice juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the basil, lime juice, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese in a strong blender or food processor. Pulse until full combined. Set aside.
- Place 5 shrimp on each skewer.
- Brush each side of the shrimp on each skewer with the pesto.
- Grill each side for approximately 4 minutes, brushing with more pesto as you flip. If the shrimp aren't fully cooked (they will get smaller and become pink/white), cook for an additional 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
1249mg
(52%)
Potassium
145mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5.1mg
(6%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1249mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.