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Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Pesto Grilled Shrimp That Will WOW Your Taste Buds

A vibrant and flavorful Pesto Grilled Shrimp recipe that's quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen
For the Pesto
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Or sun-dried tomato or spinach pesto
For Grilling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For grilling and flavor
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F), ensuring the grates are clean and well-oiled.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with basil pesto and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Place the marinated shrimp on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side.
  4. Flip the shrimp carefully and grill for another 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a delightful variation, consider mixing in toasted pine nuts or grated Parmesan cheese with the basil pesto before marinating the shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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