JUMBO SHRIMP WITH BASIL AND MINT PESTO

Jumbo Shrimp with Basil and Mint Pesto image

Provided by Jamallah Bergman @pmyodb1

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup(s) lightly packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup(s) lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup(s) pine nuts,toasted
1 clove(s) garlic
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) freshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper
2 pound(s) uncooked jumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

Blend the mint,basil,pine nuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running,gradually add 1/4 cup of olive oil,processing until well blended. Transfer pesto to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Toss the shrimp with the extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss again.
Heat a heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss the shrimp with enough pesto to coat.
Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.