GRILLED PESTO SHRIMP SKEWERS

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Grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with savory pesto!

Provided by missterri25

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

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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