FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO
This is a delicious version of the classic with a little more zip! You can substitute the vinegar with lime juice, lemon juice or Italian salad dressing.
Provided by Gena Urias
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and return water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well.
- In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto. Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CILANTRO PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP
Shrimp gets the Tex-Mex treatment. Taken from Sheila Lukins "USA Cookbook." These are very addicting, and the cilantro adds an unexpected dash of heat! Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by yooper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 51m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss them with 6 tablespoons of the pesto.
- Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to high heat, or preheat the broiler.
- Thread the shrimp crosswise onto long metal skewers, about five to six to a skewer.
- Grill or broil the skewers in batches, 3 inches from the coals or heating element, for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them in bowl.
- Toss with the remaining 6 tablespoons pesto, and serve immediately.
- For Pesto: Place the cilantro leaves in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the machine on and off until the leaves are coarsley chopped.
- Add the pine nuts, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper and pulse the machine on and off until the mixture is well chopped but not pureed.
- With the machine rumming, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate covered, up to 3 days.
- Makes about 3/4 cup.
SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO QUESADILLA
Cilantro adds its sharp green presence to this quesadilla, which is topped with a sprinkling of brassy ancho chile powder.
Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Reserve for garnish.
- Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheeses and 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto on each, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with ancho chile powder. May be prepared 1 day ahead up to this point and refrigerated. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Cut into quarters and serve hot, garnished with the shrimp, more pesto, and sour cream.
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, pumpkinseeds, lime juice, salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until sauce is emulsified. May be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- Yield: 1 cup
SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO
Adapted by those food mavens at The Tmes-Picayune from "Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbecue," this recipe makes 2 cups of pesto, enough for up to 4 pounds of seafood or chicken, and it's great on vegetables, too.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the pesto: Combine all pesto ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor blender, and process until pureed. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- For the shrimp: Toss the shelled shrimp with the pesto in a shallow, nonreactive pan. Each shrimp should be well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
- Remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 348.4, Sodium 677.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 47.7
CILANTRO MARINATED SHRIMP
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 70 - 75 shrimp
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler. If using an electric oven, place rack on top level and heat to broil/high.
- Puree lime juice, oil, cilantro and peppers in a blender until smooth. Toss shrimp in this mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place shrimp in single layer in 12 1/2-by-14 1/2-by-2-inch roasting pan.
- Broil 1 1/2 minutes. Turn each shrimp and broil another 1 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Sprinkle with salt. Using a toothpick, stick a cilantro leaf on top of each shrimp. Serve on a platter with wedges of lime. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature.
SESAME CILANTRO SHRIMP
On days when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes. -Tami Penunuri, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon dressing over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in remaining dressing; cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. To serve, squeeze lime juice over top; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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