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Thai Pesto Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (16/20 count)
coconut-lime rice
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher or 3/4 tsp. regular salt
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Directions:
1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Prepare Coconut-Lime Rice.
2. Meanwhile, process cilantro, next 7 ingredients, and 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a food processor 15 to 20 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. Sauté shrimp in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cilantro mixture. Serve over rice.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis includes rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com