GRILLED PISTACHIO-LEMON PESTO SHRIMP

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Besides tasting great with shrimp, this pesto can be used on pasta or spread on a portobello mushroom or garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella. -Amy Jo Dale, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup fresh arugula
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; pulse just until combined. Transfer 1/3 cup pesto to a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Thread shrimp onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 5-6 minutes, turning once. Serve with remaining pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Arya Lamichhane
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This dish is sure to impress your guests.


Donald Mwaura (DoN)
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I can't wait to try this recipe at my next dinner party.


Hori Das
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Erik Steward
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I'll be making this dish again and again.


Indrojit Dasgupta
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This is one of the best shrimp dishes I've ever had.


Bulafu Jordan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nosiba abbass
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Birtamang Birtamang
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Dipesh Dhami
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Saim Sajjad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pistachio pesto turned out really oily.


Don Love
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Nancy Bouvier
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The pistachio pesto was a little too salty for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Diann Martinage
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This dish was so easy to make and so delicious. I'm definitely adding it to my regular rotation.


Sosena Solomon
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sanaullah Arafat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Rida Khan
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the pistachio pesto was delicious.


Sibahle Nkomo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pistachio pesto was especially good.


Sandisiwe Malingatshoni
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The pistachio pesto was so flavorful and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the shrimp.


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This pistachio pesto shrimp was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were so unique and delicious, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.