Basil Pesto Grilled Shrimp

    So, yesterday was the day. I prepped food for most of the day. We were surrounded by friends and family all evening. My brother, Stephen, leaves this weekend for deployment. It was a bittersweet celebration. It was also a Friday during Lent and my family is big on barbecue! I wanted to have an alternative to the pulled pork and ribs! Shrimp seemed like a great idea. Fresh basil and roasted pine nuts make this dish a must for special dinners!

Basil Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup of fresh basil, packed

- 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts

- 2 tablespoons of olive oil

- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic

- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

- 1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deviened

    In a food processor, pulse together everything except for the shrimp to create the pesto. Cover the shrimp in the pesto mixture and let sit for several hours, up to overnight. Place the shrimp on skewers and grill them.