GRILLED PESTO SHRIMP
Whether you serve this grilled shrimp for dinner or as an appetizer, it disappears in a flash. Make extra!
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 - 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, if desired. (I usually don't bother, unless the shrimp are on the smaller side, in which case they might slip through the grill grates.)
- In a food processor or blender, combine the olive oil, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano and walnuts. Process until the mixture is well blended. Reserve two tablespoons of the pesto in a bowl large enough to hold all of the shrimp and set aside. Pour the remaining pesto over the shrimp and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until plump and slightly charred, a few minutes per side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the reserved pesto and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258, Fat 17, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 922 mg, Cholesterol 194 mg
PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.
GRILLED SHRIMP PESTO PASTA
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the shrimp, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of pesto, salt and pepper. Stir together until coated and set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp and tomatoes onto skewers.
- While the grill is preheating cook the pasta. Reserve a 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the rest. Add the pasta back into the pan.
- When the grill is preheated oil the grill grates then place the skewers on them and close the lid. Grill for 2 minutes then flip them over and grill another 2 minutes or until they're pink and opaque.
- Add the grilled shrimp and tomatoes to the pasta along with the remaining pesto, feta and olives. Toss everything together with tongs and add pasta water as needed to loosen up the sauce. Taste for seasoning, garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 254 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1337 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
PESTO SHRIMP PASTA
This is a great dish for company!
Provided by averynmartin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 295.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GRILLED PESTO SHRIMP WITH PASTA
I've also made this by putting the shrimp on a grilling pan and cooking the shrimp and veggies that way, its just not as good as the skewers are.
Provided by mommyoffour
Categories Penne
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook penne according to pkg. directions; drain and place in serving bowl or dish.
- Meanwhile, heat grill.
- In large bowl, combine shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes and 1/4 cups of the pesto; stir gently to coat well.
- Thread shrimp, zucchini and tomatoes onto skewers.
- When grill is heated, place skewers on grill over medium heat.
- Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque, and vegetables are crisp tender, turning once.
- Remove shrimp and vegetables from skewers; add to penne.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup pesto, toss gently to mix.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 179, Sodium 289.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 31.2
GRILLED PESTO SHRIMP SKEWERS
Steps:
- Fill a dish with water and soak skewers for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish. Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.
- Grill shrimp skewers on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side. Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto. Sprinkle with basil and serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 185.8 mg
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