Yummy Shrimp Recipe

[starchild]

We made this as part of our Christmas Eve dinner and it was delicious!

 

Instead of frying we skewered the shrimp and grilled them, then slathered on the pesto. The mint is a great twist.

 

 

 

Jumbo Shrimp with Basil and Mint Pesto

 

3/4 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1 garlic clove

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

 

 

Blend the mint, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup of olive oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

 

Toss the shrimp with the extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss again.

 

Heat a heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss the shrimp with enough pesto to coat.

 

Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.

 

Jumbo Shrimp with Basil and Mint Pesto Recipe: Recipes: Food Network

[LadyP]

Will try it this weekend or next when ever we get rid of the short person that lives here and controls what we eat for dinner

[LisaG]

That sounds yummy!!

[MsShelley]

this sounds yummy for New Year's

[starchild]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyP Will try it this weekend or next when ever we get rid of the short person that lives here and controls what we eat for dinner

[foxytv]

Mmmmmm... I love shrimp and pesto. Homemade pesto is the BEST! I must try!

[starchild]

Pesto is the best, and so easy to make!