Description
Delight in the flavors of the Mediterranean with perfectly grilled shrimp, coated in creamy basil pesto, combining smoky and herbaceous notes for a delightful summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and soak wooden skewers if using.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Brush with basil pesto during the last minutes of grilling.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize the marinade with your favorite spices or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg