Grilled shrimp with lemon-basil pesto (recipe)

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Grilled shrimp with lemon-basil pesto (recipe)
NameGrilled shrimp with lemon-basil pesto
IngredientsPine nuts Walnuts Basil leaves Garlic cloves Fresh lemon juice Lemon zest Olive oil Parmesan cheese Jumbo shrimp
Cooktime (in hours)0.066666667
Preptime (in hours)0.5
Totaltime (in hours)0.566666667
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories212.1
Fat13.9
Protein19
Carbohydrate3
Fiber0.7
Net carbohydrates2.3
Sugar0.3
Saturated fat2.5
Cholesterol (mg)147.9
Sodium728.9
Servings6
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Grilled shrimp with lemon-basil pesto (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 2-3 per serving.

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Grilled shrimp with lemon-basil pesto (recipe)


  1. In a food processor, pulse the nuts with the basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and 6 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse until smooth, scraping sides if necessary. Scrap the pesto into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the shrimp in the bowl with the pesto and toss to cover shrimp; set aside. Note: Don't marinate for more than 30 minutes.
  3. Light a grill or preheat a cast-iron grill pan and brush with oil. Thread shrimp on each skewer. Grill shrimp over a medium-hot fire until opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp hot
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    Food tags
    Very Low Carbs,, Easy


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