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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Pesto Rice Recipe

Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Pesto Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 tsp salt
1 cup pesto ( purchased or homemade)
2 tsp lemon zest
1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp (31 to 40 per lb.), tails on
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 cup halved grape tomatoes

Directions:

Heat a grill to medium heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds) or set a broiler to high and position a rack 6 inches below the heating element.
In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, adjust heat to low, and cook until most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl toss shrimp with oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and the pepper.
Grill shrimp, turning once, until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, or broil on a baking sheet about 4 minutes total (no need to turn).
Serve shrimp over rice and top with tomatoes.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4339.07 Kcal (18167 kJ)
Calories from fat	2243.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	249.26g	383%
Cholesterol	293.79mg	98%
Sodium	8685.12mg	362%
Potassium	948.38mg	20%
Total Carbs	451.86g	151%
Sugars	16.57g	66%
Dietary Fiber	11.92g	48%
Protein	81.35g	163%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Vitamin A	7.1mg	237%
Iron	477.9mg	2655%
Calcium	1006.4mg	101%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	330.57 Kcal (1384 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.99g	383%
Cholesterol	22.38mg	98%
Sodium	661.67mg	362%
Potassium	72.25mg	20%
Total Carbs	34.42g	151%
Sugars	1.26g	66%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	48%
Protein	6.2g	163%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	237%
Iron	36.4mg	2655%
Calcium	76.7mg	101%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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