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Pesto Shrimp




Source of Recipe


Recipe courtesy Tim Camponeschi


List of Ingredients




2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (pignoli), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp

Recipe



Put basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill. Slowly blend in the cheeses by hand or with a spoon. When everything is well blended, add the softened butter.
Steam the shrimp for about 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath or refrigerate until chilled. Arrange shrimp on a platter and spoon pesto on top of each piece.