ASIAN PESTO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

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Asian Pesto with Grilled Shrimp image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup roasted peanuts
4 Serrano chiles
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
Juice of 3 limes
2 tablespoons fish sauce (3 Crab brand)
1/2 cup peanut oil (Lion and Globe brand)
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups Thai basil leaves
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 cup mint leaves
Canola oil
12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 head baby romaine chiffonade

Steps:

  • In a food processor: puree peanuts, chiles, garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, salt and sugar until smooth. Do not overmix as you can heat the mixture. Add the herbs and puree smooth. Check for seasoning. Oil shrimp on both sides and season. Grill on both sides for about 5 minutes total.
  • Place a layer of romaine on a plate. Lay 3 grilled shrimp on top and liberally drizzle with pesto.

L I Z A N A
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Mubarak Garba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have some leftover after making a batch of pasta.


AKAR gamer
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp. This recipe looks like a great option. Thanks for sharing!


Darwash Malang
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This looks like the perfect summer meal! I can't wait to try it.


Shaluwa Raiz
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I love the idea of using Asian flavors in a pesto. This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pesto routine.


Karlee Grey
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jaciere Stahl-Hughes
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this recipe was amazing! The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly.


Houda Mahouachi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Mahoganie
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Saiful kutub
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have some leftover after making a batch of pasta.


syaidmdfaizerrahman faizerrahman
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp. This recipe looks like a great option. Thanks for sharing!


sobia khan
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This looks like the perfect summer meal! I can't wait to try it.


Md ariyan Ahmed
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I love the idea of using Asian flavors in a pesto. This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pesto routine.


Aaliyah Brown
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Manish Xettri
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this recipe was amazing! The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly.


Nixon Kangara
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Yum! This looks delicious. Can't wait to try it.


jitisha tamang
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The pesto is so versatile, I've even used it as a marinade for chicken.


Mr. Vinster Guy
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I made this last night and it was a hit! The pesto is so flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malak Elbardwily
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This looks like such a quick, easy, and delicious recipe. Going to try it tonight!