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Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Pesto Shrimp Skewers are a quick and delicious dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, you only need a couple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make them!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pesto (homemade pesto recipes in the notes below)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak for 30 minutes)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place the pesto, shrimp and salt in a bowl. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinate, preheat the oven broiler.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. (If you're using wooden skewers, see note below)
- Place the skewers on a cookie sheet and cook under the broiler for just 3 minutes. There’s no need to turn them.
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Notes
- Don’t Skip the Soak: If you’re using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes beforehand or cover the exposed ends with aluminum foil. This prevents them from catching fire under the broiler. Alternatively, you can skip the skewers entirely and just broil on a sheet pan.
- Don’t Skip the Soak: If you’re using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes beforehand or cover the exposed ends with aluminum foil. This prevents them from catching fire under the broiler. Alternatively, you can skip the skewers entirely and just broil on a sheet pan.
- Serve Immediately: These skewers are best enjoyed hot off the broiler, so serve them right away for the best texture and flavor. I like to serve these as the main entree, or toss them with this lemon shrimp pasta!
- Serve Immediately: These skewers are best enjoyed hot off the broiler, so serve them right away for the best texture and flavor. I like to serve these as the main entree, or toss them with this lemon shrimp pasta!
- Save Time with Frozen Shrimp: Using frozen shrimp can save you time (and money!). Thaw and pat dry before tossing with the pesto. Homemade Pesto Recipes: Basil Pesto Recipe, Kale Pesto, Hemp Seed Pesto
- Save Time with Frozen Shrimp: Using frozen shrimp can save you time (and money!). Thaw and pat dry before tossing with the pesto.
- Homemade Pesto Recipes: Basil Pesto Recipe, Kale Pesto, Hemp Seed Pesto
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
517IU
(10%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.