grilled pesto shrimp skewers

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Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with savory pesto!

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  2. 3 ounces pesto, divided
  3. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  4. 1 lemon, sliced
  5. 8 wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Soak skewers in dish full of water for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large serving dish. Brush skewers with 1 ounce pesto.
  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.