CILANTRO PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP
Shrimp gets the Tex-Mex treatment. Taken from Sheila Lukins "USA Cookbook." These are very addicting, and the cilantro adds an unexpected dash of heat! Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by yooper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 51m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss them with 6 tablespoons of the pesto.
- Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to high heat, or preheat the broiler.
- Thread the shrimp crosswise onto long metal skewers, about five to six to a skewer.
- Grill or broil the skewers in batches, 3 inches from the coals or heating element, for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them in bowl.
- Toss with the remaining 6 tablespoons pesto, and serve immediately.
- For Pesto: Place the cilantro leaves in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the machine on and off until the leaves are coarsley chopped.
- Add the pine nuts, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper and pulse the machine on and off until the mixture is well chopped but not pureed.
- With the machine rumming, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate covered, up to 3 days.
- Makes about 3/4 cup.
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CHISTY bratharan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Soworve khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. The pesto is delicious and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Menna Eissa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were surprisingly delicious and the pesto was flavorful and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rabbit Johnson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Naqibzarbi
[email protected]The pesto was delicious, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked. I'll definitely be making the pesto again, but I'll try a different cooking method for the shrimp next time.
Ollie Brookes
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Micheal Berry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out overcooked. I think I'll try it again and cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.
Abrar Hassan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best shrimp he's ever had.
Sk. Hisbullah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp and this recipe definitely delivered. The cilantro pesto was a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this again.
Samantha Phenix
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp were cooked in no time and the pesto was delicious. I served it with pasta and it was a hit with my kids.
Jesse Torres
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
TheSolComplex
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Tj Collins
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cilantro pesto was surprisingly delicious and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kafia jannat Kiwasha
[email protected]This cilantro pesto grilled shrimp recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.