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Grilled Pesto Shrimp

This Grilled Pesto Shrimp is quick, flavorful, and perfect for summer. Juicy jumbo shrimp are marinated in fresh basil pesto and lemon, then grilled to smoky perfection in under 10 minutes. A simple, crowd-pleasing dish for weeknights or backyard cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp thawed & deveined
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice about ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano cheese optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Soak skewers for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Combine shrimp, pesto, and lemon juice in a bowl. Chill 20–30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  4. Grill 2 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/grilled-pesto-shrimp/

Notes

  • If using metal skewers, skip the soaking step.
  • For extra flavor, brush skewers with more pesto right after grilling.
  • Works well under a broiler if you don’t have a grill.