Pesto Grilled Shrimp Kebabs

Name: Pesto Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

40 minutes

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Try this shrimp dish for the perfect quick and easy vegetarian grill recipe!

Ingredients

8 servings

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto, divided

86-Inch wooden skewers, soaked in water

2Pounds shrimp, 16/20 ct. peeled and deveined

1Tablespoon lemon juice

2Yellow squash, ½ inch sliced

2Zucchini, ½ inch sliced

1Red pepper, ½ inch sliced

1Red onion, ½ inch sliced

To tasteSalt 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.

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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. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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