Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Pesto Shrimp Skewers are an easy and healthy meal. Peeled and deveined shrimp are marinated in Spinach Walnut or Spinach Pistachio Pesto and then grilled to perfection. Alongside the shrimp, serve a side salad, grilled spring vegetables, Quinoa, Pea Pesto Risotto, or Pesto Orzo Pasta for a well-rounded meal.

Pesto Shrimp Ingredients

• Spinach Pistachio Pesto
• Shrimp, Peeled, and Deveined
• Lemon, Juiced

Marinating the Shrimp

1. First, in a medium-sized glass bowl, place the peeled and deveined shrimp into it.
2. Next, pour the Spinach Pistachio Pesto on top and mix it with the raw shrimp.
3. Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
4. Finally, place the Pesto Shrimp into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinate (or longer if time allows).

Peel and Devein the Shrimp

Marinate the Shrimp with the Pesto

Cooking the Pesto Shrimp

1. First, heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, take the shrimp out of the refrigerator and allow them to warm up to room temperature prior to placing them on the grill.
3. Then, skewer the shrimp onto either pre-soaked wooden or metal skewers.
4. Next, grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, and then flip them over and grill for 2-3 minutes on the second side, or until opaque.
5. Finally, pull the skewered shrimp off the grill and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately.

Recipes to Pair with Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Pesto Shrimp Skewers are healthy and can be paired with various sides. Some of the side dishes that pair well with Pesto Shrimp Skewers are –

• Serve the shrimp on top of Risotto with Spring Vegetables.
• Lay the skewers of shrimp over Pea Pesto Risotto.
• After grilling the shrimp, place them on top of the Pesto Orzo Pasta.
• Serve the shrimp on top of Cilantro Lime Rice.
• Serve the shrimp alongside skewered and grilled vegetables.
• Lay the skewered shrimp over a Simple Arugula Salad.
• Lay the skewered shrimp alongside skewered vegetables and over mixed-color Quinoa.

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Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Yield: 24 Shrimp

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Pesto Shrimp Skewers are an easy and healthy meal. Peeled and deveined shrimp are marinated in Spinach Walnut or Spinach Pistachio Pesto and then grilled to perfection. Alongside the shrimp, serve a side salad, grilled spring vegetables, Quinoa, Pea Pesto Risotto, or Pesto Orzo Pasta for a well-rounded meal.

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Ingredients

• 1 c. of Spinach Pistachio Pesto
• 1 lb. Shrimp, Peeled, and Deveined (About 24 Shrimp)
• 1/2 Lemon, Juiced

Instructions

Marinating the Shrimp

1. First, in a medium-sized glass bowl, place the peeled and deveined shrimp into it.
2. Next, pour the Spinach Pistachio Pesto on top and mix it with the raw shrimp.
3. Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
4. Finally, place the Pesto Shrimp into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinate (or longer if time allows).

Cooking the Pesto Shrimp

1. First, heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, take the shrimp out of the refrigerator and allow them to warm up to room temperature prior to placing them on the grill.
3. Then, skewer the shrimp onto either pre-soaked wooden or metal skewers.
4. Next, grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, and then flip them over and grill for 2-3 minutes on the second side, or until opaque.
5. Finally, pull the skewered shrimp off the grill and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 1185mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 29g