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Pesto Shrimp Skewers
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Instructions
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Place the pesto, shrimp and salt in a bowl. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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While the shrimp marinate, preheat the oven broiler.
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Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. (If you're using wooden skewers, see note below)
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Place the skewers on a cookie sheet and cook under the broiler for just 3 minutes. There’s no need to turn them.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prevent Dry Shrimp with Proper Timing ⏱️Don't marinate shrimp in pesto for more than 30 minutes, as the acidic lemon and salt will begin to denature the proteins and dry them out. Marinate for just 15-20 minutes for optimal flavor and juicy texture.
- Soak Wooden Skewers Properly 💧Submerge wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent charring and splintering during cooking. Pat them dry before assembling for easier handling.
- Thread Shrimp Correctly for Even Cooking 🦐Pierce shrimp through both the tail and head sections to keep them from spinning during cooking and ensure they cook evenly on all sides. This prevents some pieces from being undercooked while others overcook.
- Reserve Pesto for Finishing Brightness 🌿Save a portion of fresh pesto before cooking to drizzle over the skewers right after they come off heat. This preserves the vibrant basil flavor that cooking diminishes.
- Lemon Wedges as Both Flavor and Tool 🍋Grill lemon wedges alongside your skewers to caramelize their cut surfaces, then serve them for squeezing over finished shrimp to brighten flavors and add elegant presentation.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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