Shrimp Skewers with Basil Pesto
by Mike Egrie | Aug 23, 2021
CategorySeafoodDifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
1 bags of Bowl & Basket shrimp peeled and deveined
8 metal skewers
3 yellow squash cut into cubes or slices
3 sweet vidalia onion cut into slices
3 red bell peppers cut into squares
3 yellow bell peppers cut into squares
1 bottle of your preferred brand of Italian dressing
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil, divided ( follow steps )
salt and pepper, to taste
3 bunches of fresh basil washed
6 cloves of peeled garlic
1 pt pine nuts
3 tbsp parmesan grated
lemon juice, for garnish
3 heirloom tomatoes
1Begin to build your shrimp skewers by starting with some of your vegetables
2Alternate the vegetables and shrimp to create a well balanced and colorful shrimp skewer.
3Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
4Brush the skewers with extra virgin olive oil ( about 1/2 cup ), and Italian dressing
5Grill over a clean and hot grill.
6Create the Basil Pesto, first wash the Basil.
7Place the garlic, pine nuts, 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper into a food processor, and begin to puree them until chunky.
8Add the basil to the food processor and begin to puree until smooth.
9Lastly add the parmesan cheese and incorporate it by returning the food processor to medium speed.
10Remove the pesto from the food processor and place in a large bowl and place it in the refrigerator until needed.
11Plate the shrimp skewers on a platter lined with sliced heirloom tomatoes.
12Garnish with a drizzle of basil pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to serve.
Ingredients
1 bags of Bowl & Basket shrimp peeled and deveined
8 metal skewers
3 yellow squash cut into cubes or slices
3 sweet vidalia onion cut into slices
3 red bell peppers cut into squares
3 yellow bell peppers cut into squares
1 bottle of your preferred brand of Italian dressing
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil, divided ( follow steps )
salt and pepper, to taste
3 bunches of fresh basil washed
6 cloves of peeled garlic
1 pt pine nuts
3 tbsp parmesan grated
lemon juice, for garnish
3 heirloom tomatoes
Directions
1Begin to build your shrimp skewers by starting with some of your vegetables
2Alternate the vegetables and shrimp to create a well balanced and colorful shrimp skewer.
3Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
4Brush the skewers with extra virgin olive oil ( about 1/2 cup ), and Italian dressing
5Grill over a clean and hot grill.
6Create the Basil Pesto, first wash the Basil.
7Place the garlic, pine nuts, 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper into a food processor, and begin to puree them until chunky.
8Add the basil to the food processor and begin to puree until smooth.
9Lastly add the parmesan cheese and incorporate it by returning the food processor to medium speed.
10Remove the pesto from the food processor and place in a large bowl and place it in the refrigerator until needed.
11Plate the shrimp skewers on a platter lined with sliced heirloom tomatoes.
12Garnish with a drizzle of basil pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to serve.
Shrimp Skewers with Basil Pesto
