Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 skewers

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

8 wooden skewers

1 pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

3 ounces pesto

divided

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 lemon

sliced

Grits a Ya Ya

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Fill a dish with water and soak skewers for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish. Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.

Step 4

Grill shrimp skewers on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque about 4 minutes per side. Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto. Sprinkle with basil and serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 103

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 89.9mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 258.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 12.8mg 21%

Folate: 5.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 107.3mg 11%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 23.1mg 8%

Potassium: 136.6mg 4%

Sodium: 185.8mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 51

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.