Shrimp With Cilantro-mint Pesto

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/3 cups cilantro leaves, packed
• 3/4 cup mint leaf, packed
• 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh (from 2 limes, lemons ok too)
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 4 lbs shrimp, fresh (frozen ok)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• 4 remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.