Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Name: Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 wooden skewers; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 ounces pesto, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 lemon, sliced

This grilled pesto shrimp skewers recipe is a quick meal, featuring fresh shrimp placed on skewers, smothered in savory pesto, and grilled to perfection.

Preparazione

10 min

Cottura

10 min

Tempo totale

50 min

Porzioni

Ingredienti

8 wooden skewers
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 ounces pesto, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 lemon, sliced

Istruzioni

1

{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.'}
2

{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.'}
3

{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large dish. Brush shrimp with 1 ounce pesto.'}
4

{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.'}
5

{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.'}