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Grilled Pesto Shrimp

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • Pesto:
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • As served:
  • 1 # large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/2 box small bow tie pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 lemons for juice
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • To make pesto:
  • Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil in food processor. Process until will mix. Scrape down sides and process until smooth.
  • Place in regular bowl and stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • As served:
  • Make pesto.
  • Marinate shrimp for at least a couple of hours.
  • Cook pasta (according to directions).
  • While pasta is cooking, grill shrimp for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Time will depend on grill heat and size of shrimp.
  • Remove heat from grill and top with juice from one lemon.
  • Drain pasta and combine with shrimp,tomatoes, and a small drizzle of olive oil.
  • Serve on a bed of fresh arugula topped with more lemon juice and cracked pepper.