Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled pesto shrimp skewers are a quick way to deliver a delicious meal. Fresh shrimp is placed on skewers, smothered with savory pesto, and grilled to perfection in this easy dish that's perfect for summer nights.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 8 wooden skewers
• 3 ounces pesto, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish. Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.

Step 3

Soak skewers in dish full of water for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Grill shrimp skewers on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side. Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil and serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.