CILANTRO PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP
Shrimp gets the Tex-Mex treatment. Taken from Sheila Lukins "USA Cookbook." These are very addicting, and the cilantro adds an unexpected dash of heat! Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by yooper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 51m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss them with 6 tablespoons of the pesto.
- Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to high heat, or preheat the broiler.
- Thread the shrimp crosswise onto long metal skewers, about five to six to a skewer.
- Grill or broil the skewers in batches, 3 inches from the coals or heating element, for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them in bowl.
- Toss with the remaining 6 tablespoons pesto, and serve immediately.
- For Pesto: Place the cilantro leaves in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the machine on and off until the leaves are coarsley chopped.
- Add the pine nuts, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper and pulse the machine on and off until the mixture is well chopped but not pureed.
- With the machine rumming, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate covered, up to 3 days.
- Makes about 3/4 cup.
SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO
Adapted by those food mavens at The Tmes-Picayune from "Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbecue," this recipe makes 2 cups of pesto, enough for up to 4 pounds of seafood or chicken, and it's great on vegetables, too.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the pesto: Combine all pesto ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor blender, and process until pureed. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- For the shrimp: Toss the shelled shrimp with the pesto in a shallow, nonreactive pan. Each shrimp should be well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
- Remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 348.4, Sodium 677.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 47.7
SHRIMP FLAT BREAD WITH CHICKPEA PUREE AND CILANTRO PESTO
Steps:
- Flat bread: Mix water and yeast and let stand 15 minutes. Gradually pour in 2 cups of the flour and incorporate. Mix for about 1 minute to form a sponge. Let stand, covered for at least 1 hour. Put sponge in the bowl of a standing electric mixer. Using the dough hook, add the salt and oil, then flour 1/2 cup at a time to form a dough. Remove from bowl and knead until smooth. Place in a clean oiled bowl and let rise, slowly, about 2 1/2 hours. Divide dough into 4 balls, let rise again for 1/2 hour and roll out. Preheat grill. Flatten the dough, brush liberally with olive oil and throw on the grill. Grill on 1 side until golden brown then turn over and grill on the other side.
- Chickpea Puree: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cilantro Pesto: Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grilled Shrimp: 16 large shrimp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Heat grill pan until smoking. Brush shrimp with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 1 minute on each side.
- Assembly: Grilled flat bread Chickpea Puree 8 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled Grilled Shrimp Cilantro pesto Chopped cilantro Finely diced red pepper
- Spread 1/4 cup of the chickpea puree over each flat bread. Sprinkle with some of the goat cheese. Place 4 shrimp on each flat bread and top each shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the pesto. Garnish with chopped cilantro and finely diced red pepper.
SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO QUESADILLA
Cilantro adds its sharp green presence to this quesadilla, which is topped with a sprinkling of brassy ancho chile powder.
Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Reserve for garnish.
- Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheeses and 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto on each, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with ancho chile powder. May be prepared 1 day ahead up to this point and refrigerated. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Cut into quarters and serve hot, garnished with the shrimp, more pesto, and sour cream.
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, pumpkinseeds, lime juice, salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until sauce is emulsified. May be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- Yield: 1 cup
GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA
Steps:
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil, add the dough, and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half. Divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread a few tablespoons of the Cilantro Pesto over each pizza, top with a few slices of buffalo mozzarella, and then top with 4 shrimp and cilantro leaves. Place the pizza on the grill until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.;
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Brush each shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through (shrimp will be opaque and turn pink).
GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h42m
Yield 4 individual pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 2 teaspoons oil, and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and put in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and set aside half for another use or for the Red Chile-White Anchovy Caesar Salad Pizza. Then divide the half into 4 balls. Roll each ball into 8-inch circles. Brush each circle with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to each pizza and grill until the cheese is just melted. Remove from the grill and spread a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto over each pizza. Top each pizza with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
- Put all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
- Preheat the grill to high. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to use.
PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CILANTRO-LIME PESTO
DH and I made this tasty shrimp linguine for lunch today and thought it was very good. We have plenty of leftovers. This is from the July 2010 "Bon Appetit."
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend 1 1/4 cups cilantro leaves and next 4 ingredients in processor until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil. Season generously with salt. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
- Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tb oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add tequila. Return skillet to heat and stir until sauce is syrupy, about 30 seconds. Add pesto; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta to sauce in skillet; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta and shrimp among 4 plates. Sprinkle Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.5, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 181.5, Sodium 271.6, Carbohydrate 88.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 40.1
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