Skewered Rosemary Shrimp With Mint Pesto
photo by MarraMamba
- Ready In:
- 34mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Yields:
-
24 skewers
ingredients
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Mint pesto
- 1⁄2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped jalapeno
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Shrimp
- 24 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- rosemary sprig (24 4-inch-long woody )
directions
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For mint pesto:
- 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.)
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For shrimp:
- 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.
- Alternatively can stir fry shrimp instead of broiling.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Vicki in CT
tolland, 45
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