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Shrimp With Cilantro-Mint Pesto Recipe

Shrimp With Cilantro-Mint Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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 tsp coarse salt
4 lbs shrimp, fresh ( frozen ok)

Directions:

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.
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.
Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
Remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	575.57 Kcal (2410 kJ)
Calories from fat	352.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.21g	60%
Cholesterol	89.51mg	30%
Sodium	1959.23mg	82%
Potassium	233.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	44.77g	15%
Sugars	0.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	12.99g	26%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	90.3mg	502%
Calcium	100.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	307.17 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.93g	60%
Cholesterol	47.77mg	30%
Sodium	1045.61mg	82%
Potassium	124.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.9g	15%
Sugars	0.1g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	12%
Protein	6.93g	26%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	48.2mg	502%
Calcium	53.6mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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