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Asian Pesto with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Asian Pesto with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup roasted peanuts
4 serrano chiles
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
juice of 3 limes
2 tbsp fish sauce (3 crab brand)
1/2 cup peanut oil ( lion and globe brand)
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 cups thai basil leaves
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 cup mint leaves
canola oil
12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
salt and black pepper to taste
1 head baby romaine chiffonade

Directions:

In a food processor: puree peanuts, chiles, garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, salt and sugar until smooth. Do not overmix as you can heat the mixture. Add the herbs and puree smooth. Check for seasoning. Oil shrimp on both sides and season. Grill on both sides for about 5 minutes total.
Place a layer of romaine on a plate. Lay 3 grilled shrimp on top and liberally drizzle with pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	754.38 Kcal (3158 kJ)
Calories from fat	478.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.21g	82%
Cholesterol	158.53mg	53%
Sodium	2184.86mg	91%
Potassium	1016.89mg	22%
Total Carbs	40.8g	14%
Sugars	8.33g	33%
Dietary Fiber	10.11g	40%
Protein	29.25g	59%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	33%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	356.7mg	1981%
Calcium	162.5mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.87 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.55g	82%
Cholesterol	52.3mg	53%
Sodium	720.8mg	91%
Potassium	335.48mg	22%
Total Carbs	13.46g	14%
Sugars	2.75g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.34g	40%
Protein	9.65g	59%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	33%
Vitamin A	1mg	99%
Iron	117.7mg	1981%
Calcium	53.6mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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