Zesty Lemon Garlic Pesto Shrimp

By Cape Cod Life Publications | July 25, 2023

Zesty Lemon Garlic Pesto Shrimp

"Amelia Island is the home of modern shrimping - and with so much wonderful shrimp to be had, we decided to create Zesty Lemon Garlic Pesto! It’s a wonderful blend of basil, kosher sea salt, garlic, lemon zest and romano cheese powder. For an amazing shrimp experience, be sure to shop for local, wild-caught shrimp!" ~ The Spice & Tea Exchange
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Course: Fish/Seafood, Main Dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs fresh shrimp
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil from The Spice & Tea Exchange
  • 2 tbsp Zesty Lemon Garlic Pesto from The Spice & Tea Exchange
  • 2 whole lemons
  • jasmine rice or angel hair pasta optional

Instructions

  • Prepare Shrimp. Peel, devein, and rinse shrimp. Coat all sides with Zesty Lemon Garlic Pesto. 
  • Sauté Shrimp. Gently sauté shrimp in olive oil, (11/2 minutes per side - do not overcook). Squeeze the juice of 2 whole lemons over the shrimp. 
  • Serve shrimp on its own or over jasmine rice or angel hair pasta. The combination of olive oil, cheese powder, and lemon juice creates a scrumptious lemon gravy! 

Notes

This recipe is courtesy of The Spice & Tea Exchange. Learn more about them here. 
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