Irresistible Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 wooden skewers
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 ounces pesto, divided
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
2. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
3. Carefully thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers, then arrange them on a large dish. Brush each skewer generously with 1 ounce of pesto.
4. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook, flipping frequently, until the shrimp turn a vibrant pink and the meat is fully opaque, approximately 4 minutes per side.
5. Brush the cooked shrimp skewers with the remaining 1 ounce of pesto, then sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately with the remaining pesto and fresh lemon slices for squeezing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 103 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 186 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Cholesterol Content: 90 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g