Pesto Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
Pesto Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
40 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Pesto Sauce
- Protein
- Seafood
- Shrimp
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Try this shrimp dish for the perfect quick and easy vegetarian grill recipe!
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto, divided |
8 | 6-Inch wooden skewers, soaked in water |
2 | Pounds shrimp, 16/20 ct. peeled and deveined |
1 | Tablespoon lemon juice |
2 | Yellow squash, ½ inch sliced |
2 | Zucchini, ½ inch sliced |
1 | Red pepper, ½ inch sliced |
1 | Red onion, ½ inch sliced |
To taste | Salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Soak skewers in water for 15-20 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 2
Pre-heat grill to med/high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3
Place shrimp in a small bowl then toss with half of the pesto jar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Alternate shrimp, squash, zucchini, pepper and onion on the skewers. Brush pesto over the vegetables.
Step 5
Cook skewers on preheated grill, turning and basting with pesto for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce
Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce