5 from 30 votes
Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers combine jumbo shrimp marinated in a fresh basil pesto made with garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil, then grilled to tender, opaque perfection. The marinade imparts herbal brightness and a savory richness that complements the natural sweetness of shrimp. Threaded on soaked wooden skewers and cooked on medium heat, these skewers are ideal for casual outdoor meals or appetizers.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
7
servings
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined (weight after peeled, jumbo
- kosher salt fresh, to taste
- black pepper fresh, to taste
- 7 wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
- Combine raw shrimp with pesto and marinate a few hours in a bowl.
- Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step). Thread shrimp onto 7 skewers.
- Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-low heat until hot. Be sure the grates are clean and spray lightly with oil.
- Place the shrimp on the hot grill and cook until shrimp turns pink on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes; turn and continue cooking until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1skewer
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
0.5g
(0%)
Protein
25.5g
(51%)
Fat
8.5g
(13%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein | 25.5g | 51% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.