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
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Cook Time:
10
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Total Time:
30
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Ingredients
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1
cup
fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1
clove garlic
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¼
cup
grated Parmigiano Reggiano
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3
tbsp
olive oil
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1½
lb
jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
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kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
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7
wooden skewers
Instructions
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In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
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Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
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Combine raw shrimp with pesto and marinate a few hours in a bowl.
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Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step). Thread shrimp onto 7 skewers.
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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.
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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.