Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

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Grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with savory pesto!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 skewers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 wooden skewers

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 3 ounces pesto, divided

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  1. Fill a dish with water and soak skewers for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish. Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.

  4. Grill shrimp skewers on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side. Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto. Sprinkle with basil and serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103 Calories
6g Fat
2g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 137mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.