Pesto Grilled Shrimp
A delightful dish that combines fresh herb pesto with succulent grilled shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (~1/4 lemon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Emulsify: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
- Season: Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend again and taste.
- Marinate the shrimp: Toss shrimp with half of the pesto and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp: Place shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Finish with extra pesto: Toss grilled shrimp with remaining pesto.
Notes
Serve with a side of lemony couscous or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pesto, Grilled Shrimp, Seafood, Summer Recipe, Easy Dinner