Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

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
- 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.
20 min - 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.
4 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 7 servings)



