Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

This grilled pesto shrimp skewers recipe is a quick meal, featuring fresh shrimp placed on skewers, smothered in savory pesto, and grilled to perfection.

• 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

Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 5

Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.