Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Covered in a creamy pesto, grill up skewered shrimp and enjoy the tasty benefits of healthy Omega-3 fats.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled, pesto sauce, shirmp, skewer

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Total Time 38

Servings people

Calories 1028kcal

Cost 8

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts, and season to taste in a food processor.
½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups basil leaves, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, ¼ cup pine nuts, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pulse until smooth.
In a bowl, combine the shrimp and pesto, then toss until well coated.
2 lb. shrimp
Let sit at room temperature for 10 to 12 minutes.
Thread the pesto shrimp onto the skewers and place them on the preheated grill.
Wood or metal skewers
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then serve.