Shrimp with pesto sauce is a delicious and highly nutritious dish. Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and can help support weight management. This dish is also easy to prepare and does not require much time, making it ideal for quick and flavorful meals.
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
Serves:
4 people
Ingredients
600 g shrimp, washed, peeled, and deveined
3 cups fresh basil leaves, washed
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ cup olive oil
Preparation Method
Place the basil leaves in a blender and blend on medium speed.
Add the garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper, blending continuously until the mixture becomes smooth like a purée.
Add the olive oil and blend until all ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the pesto sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.
Place the shrimp in a bowl, add 6 tablespoons of the pesto sauce, mix well, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill, thread the shrimp onto wooden skewers, and grill for about 3 minutes on each side.
Remove the shrimp from the skewers, place them in a bowl, add the remaining pesto sauce, mix gently, then transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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