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Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Homemade pesto with basil from my garden makes a scrumptious addition to shrimp. Serve these for dinner or make them at your next BBQ!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after peeled))
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 7 Wooden skewers

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
  2. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
  3. Combine raw shrimp with pesto and marinate a few hours in a bowl.
  4. Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step). Thread shrimp onto 7 skewers.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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: 7servings

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.