OVEN ROASTED PESTO SHRIMP SKEWERS

Oven Roasted Pesto Shrimp Skewers image

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Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs medium shrimp, about 60 total, peeled and deveined
1 (7 ounce) container prepared pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
30 small wooden skewers

Steps:

Soak 30 small wooden skewers in water to cover for 10 minutes and then drain.
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp and pesto and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer. (The skewers can be prepared up to this point, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.).
Arrange the skewers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes.
Roast the shrimp until just opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 429, Carbohydrate 0.7, Protein 10.3