Shrimp With Mint Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp packed feta cheese
2 tbsp packed parmesan cheese
1 tbsp coarsely chopped jalapeno chile
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
shrimp
24 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined , tails left intact (about 2 lb)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
24 woody rosemary sprigs (4-inch-long)

Directions:

For mint pesto:
Combine first 7 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture is smooth.
Add mint leaves and lemon juice; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl.
Gradually add oil and process until mint pesto is smooth and creamy. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
For shrimp:
Preheat broiler. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
Whisk oil, garlic, and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
Arrange shrimp in single layer on broiler pan. Broil until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and toss with 1/2 cup mint pesto. Starting at base end of rosemary, skewer 1 shrimp on each sprig. Arrange on platter and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1113.31 Kcal (4661 kJ)
Calories from fat	763.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	84.82g	130%
Cholesterol	141.17mg	47%
Sodium	3112.11mg	130%
Potassium	347.24mg	7%
Total Carbs	69.02g	23%
Sugars	1.5g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	25.91g	52%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	20%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	247.5mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	358.49 Kcal (1501 kJ)
Calories from fat	245.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.31g	130%
Cholesterol	45.46mg	47%
Sodium	1002.12mg	130%
Potassium	111.82mg	7%
Total Carbs	22.23g	23%
Sugars	0.48g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	13%
Protein	8.34g	52%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	20%
Iron	1.2mg	20%
Calcium	79.7mg	25%

* 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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