Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Pesto
A seafood dish with a touch of the Italian flavor
Equipment
Ingredients
For the shrimps
- 1 Kg Peeled Jumbo Shrimps
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- Pinch of Chili Flakes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- 1 Lemon
- 1 cup Fresh Basel
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
For the shrimps
- Mix the shrimps with the pepper, salt, chili flakes and olive oil
- Place the shrimp on the grill after preheating it on medium heat
For the pesto sauce
- Turn the heat on a medium flame
- Add the olive oil with the garlic and the pine nuts in a pan, but make sure not toburn the garlic
- Pour the mix in another small bowl then add the lemon juice
- Chop the Basel into small pieces and keep it aside with the cheese
- Stir the hot shrimps with the mixture you did above, then add the Basel
- Sprinkle the cheese on top when you finish and serve it.
Notes
Nutritional Info of this plate
This plate is a rich plate that fights diseases because of the antioxidants found in its ingredients
- Shrimps are a source of antioxidants that prevent your body from diseases
- Basel is a source of antioxidants like beta carotene
- Olive oil is a great source of good fats that are good for your heart and much better than any other plant oil