Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Description
This grilled pesto shrimp skewers recipe is a quick meal, featuring fresh shrimp placed on skewers, smothered in savory pesto, and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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8 wooden skewers
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 ounces pesto, divided
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1 lemon, sliced
Directions
1
Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3
Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large dish. Brush shrimp with 1 ounce pesto.
4
Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
5
Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.