Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto

1 Pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Salt, Pepper to taste

Cilantro Pesto

1 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup Fresh Basil, chopped

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

1/8 cup Pine Nuts

Juice of one Lemon

2 Garlic Cloves

Fresh Ground Pepper

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pre-heat your grill. Peel shrimp but leave the tails on. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the shrimp so they all evenly covered with oil and seasoning.

Place shrimp directly on the grill for about 2-3 minutes. Flip and grill for about 1-2 minutes. Shrimp are done when they turn pink. Remove of the grill and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Cilantro Pesto; Place all ingredients except extra virgin Olive oil in a food processor or a bender. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add oil and blend until incorporated and smooth.

Toss grilled shrimp with pesto and ready to serve.

Serves 6-8

*Parmesan cheese is salty so try your pesto before you add salt to it. Might not need it at all.

* I love making shrimp when I have my girls over, its elegant, sophisticated, and light on your stomach...