Skewered Rosemary Shrimp With Mint Pesto

Submitted by Vicki in CT

"Rosemary sprigs double as flavoring agents and skewers in this beautiful hors d'oeuvre. From Bon Appetit. Can use basil pesto if preferred. This recipe only uses half the pesto."

 

• Ready In: 34mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 24 skewers

ingredients

• Mint pesto

• 118.29 ml pine nuts, toasted
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 29.58 ml feta cheese
• 29.58 ml parmesan cheese
• 14.79 ml coarsely chopped jalapeno
• 2.46 ml salt
• 2.46 ml ground black pepper
• 473.18 ml fresh mint leaves
• 29.58 ml fresh lemon juice
• 78.78 ml extra virgin olive oil

• Shrimp

• 24 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact (about 2 pounds)
• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.79 ml chopped fresh parsley
• 44.37 ml fresh lemon juice
• rosemary sprig (24 4-inch-long woody )

directions

1. For mint pesto:

2. Combine first 7 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture is smooth. Add mint leaves and lemon juice; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Gradually add oil and process until mint pesto is smooth and creamy. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)

3. For shrimp:

4. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Whisk oil, garlic, and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Arrange shrimp in single layer on broiler pan. Broil until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and toss with 1/2 cup mint pesto. Starting at base end of rosemary, skewer 1 shrimp on each sprig. Arrange on platter and serve.
5. Alternatively can stir fry shrimp instead of broiling.

Reviews

[Ellen E]

This review is for the pesto only. I served it on pasta and it was very tasty. The pesto was too thick so I added juice from the jalopeno jar to thin it down. For a less expensive alternative, I used sunflower seeds instead of the pine nuts. Thanks for posting this recipe, it's a keeper.

 

[MarraMamba]

Oh were these good. I cut the serving down to 4 since i am eating a lot today, and want to make more!

 

[Slewfoot Sue]

Not only sounds delish -- this is just IT! Love the rosemary skewer, so creative and easy. Make the pesto over & over!

 

[jasmine_mahtaban]

Sounds Delish!!!!!!!