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5. GRILLED CILANTRO PESTO SHRIMP SKEWERS

 

  • REP TIME: 20 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 5 minutes
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
  • YIELD: 6

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PESTO:

  • 2 cups cilantro, large stems removed (about 1 bunch)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

FOR THE SKEWERS:

  • 2 pounds large peeled, tail-on shrimp
  • 10-12 wooden skewers

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  2. In a food processor *affiliate link, combine all of the pesto ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  3. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the pesto. Stir to coat the shrimp.
  4. While the shrimp marinate, preheat a grill to medium, indirect heat (375˚F – 400˚F).
  5. Place shrimp on skewers, and grill for 5 -6 minutes, turning once.

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