Sizzling Shrimp on the Grill Swimming in Pesto

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Sizzling Shrimp on the Grill Swimming in Pesto

I lb (10-12) size Shrimp/Prawns (Fresh or Fresh Frozen) Wild Mexican are the best
Bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
White Pepper

Pesto

3 cups Basil
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

In cuisinart, add basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese
Pulse several times, then pulse and add slowly the olive oil
Taste, check taste and texture
Pour into bowl

Grill, saute, or grill on stovetop, the shrimp
2 or 3 minutes on each side in extra virgin olive oil
Turn heat off and sit up on end of shrimp, let sit for a few minutes
You will need this to stand your shrimp up for plating
Finish with white pepper

On a platter, use ceramic thai soup spoon, or small container and add pesto
Place the one shrimp in each one
This is a good tray pass for entertaining