Description
This Grilled Pesto Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. Succulent shrimp marinated in basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice, then grilled to perfection. Serve with a side of pasta, salad, or rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
Pesto Marinade:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges and extra fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, basil pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour for more flavor).
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Shrimp: Thread the shrimp onto skewers if desired. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and lightly charred.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, salad, or rice for a quick meal.
- Try using different pestos like sun-dried tomato or arugula for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
