Oven Roasted Pesto Shrimp Skewers

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"From Williams Sonoma, an easy and flavorful appetizer!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 lbs medium shrimp, about 60 total, peeled and deveined
• 1 (7 ounce) container prepared pesto sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 30 small wooden skewers

directions

1. Soak 30 small wooden skewers in water to cover for 10 minutes and then drain.
2. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp and pesto and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
5. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer. (The skewers can be prepared up to this point, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.).
6. Arrange the skewers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes.
7. Roast the shrimp until just opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.