Description
Pesto Grilled Shrimp is a vibrant seafood dish that transforms succulent shrimp into a gourmet delight. Marinated in fresh basil pesto, zesty lemon juice, and grilled to perfection, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor with every bite. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, it impresses with its restaurant-quality taste using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the basil pesto, lemon juice, and olive oil until well blended.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers (5-6 shrimp per skewer).
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of pesto if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg