Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Name: Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 wooden skewers; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 ounces pesto, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 lemon, sliced

⏱️ Ready in 20 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 20 views

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers is an easy dinner you can prepare in just 20 minutes. Made with 8 wooden skewers, 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3 ounces pesto, divided, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil and 1 lemon, sliced, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Easy

🛒 Ingredients

8 wooden skewers

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 ounces pesto, divided

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 lemon, sliced

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.7g 7%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 186mg 8%

Total Carbohydrate 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 11.5g 23%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

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

Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish.

Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.

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.