Pesto Shrimp Skewers
Pesto Shrimp Skewers are a quick and delicious dinner for busy weeknights. Shrimp are one of my go-to proteins for a quick dinner because they take literally minutes to cook. These pesto shrimp take no time to prepare and are perfect for an easy dinner when you’re short on time. Shrimp are a great source of protein and calcium, and marinating them in fresh basil pesto keeps this dish super light!
Author: Weelicious
Meal Type: Eggs Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: EASY
Prep. Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 163 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- ¼ cup - pesto
- 1 lb - shrimp
- ¼ tsp - kosher salt
- skewers
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Place the pesto, shrimp and salt in a bowl. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinate, preheat the oven broiler.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. (If you're using wooden skewers, see note below)
- Place the skewers on a cookie sheet and cook under the broiler for just 3 minutes. There’s no need to turn them.
Nutrition
Energy: 163 kcal | Total Fat: 6 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 183 mg | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 1 g | Proteins: 24 g | Sodium: 356 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g
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