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These pesto shrimp skewers are made on the grill and taste amazing! Serve them as an appetizer or a light meal. They are perfect for a party!
Now that it is officially summer, I love using my grill even more. And food on a stick is always a great idea for entertaining. I’ve made them many times. These will be perfect for 4th of July, too!
Jumbo shrimp, marinated in flavorful pesto, then threaded onto skewers with some grape tomatoes and lime slices. The tomatoes and lime slices are totally optional, I had friends come over, when I made these, so I wanted to get as many skewers as possible, that’s why I added them. I do not suggest that you squeeze the grilled limes over the shrimp, instead use fresh lime juice. The grilled ones are just for decoration and, if they are burned, they might taste a little bitter.
You can use smaller shrimp and smaller skewers, it is up to you. I do not like 0ver cooked shrimp, that’s why this is on the lighter side, feel free to cook it to the desired doneness.
These pesto shrimp skewers are super easy and perfect for the seafood lovers out there.
Easy Pesto Shrimp Skewers On The Grill
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 to 1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, , deveined
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp lime juice
Other:
- 16 grape tomatoes
- 3 limes, , cut into quarters
- 8 wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine pesto, salt, pepper and lime juice. Add shrimp, cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes.
- Thread lime, shrimp and tomato onto skewers.
- Preheat a gas grill to medium low heat. Glean grates and lightly grease them.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp is no longer pink.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Skewers:
Grilled Pesto Marinated Mini Chicken Kebabs
Chicken Skewers With Cabbage Slaw
More Shrimp Recipes:
Greek Inspired Salad With Shrimp
Sriracha Almond Crusted Shrimp Salad
We had prawn skewers on the grill at the weekend, but I like your twist by adding pesto to them. These skewers are always a hit at our bbq.
These skewers look delicious, Mira! I’ve never made shrimp on the grill before, so I definitely need to do that! And pesto is my favorite, so this sounds just perfect. Pinned!
Well, aren’t these just the prettiest skewers I’ve ever seen!! I just love that you coated them in so much pesto goodness! These just scream summer!
I’m totally going to be grilling more shrimp this summer! love the pesto!!!!
I have never thought to combine shrimp with pesto. I bet it’s fantastic! Definitely need to make these.
These skewers look heavenly and you just cannot go wrong with pesto 🙂
This is so timely, Mira! I’ve been craving pesto-dressed shrimp since summer began! You were reading my mind, friend! Looks perfect!
I need to make these asap! I love how easy and tasty they look. Wish I would of thought to use pesto. Pinned!
Yum yum yum! I am loving pesto at the moment, and what a great idea pairing it with shrimp! This sounds fantastic, and perfect for summer. Love it!
This would make a great light dinner with a side salad 😀 love pesto with shrimp x