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Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce

Many people love shrimp, while others prefer red meat and chicken over all kinds of seafood. That doesn’t stop shrimp from being one of the tastiest seafoods, with endless ways to prepare it. Today’s recipe keeps the shrimp’s flavor front and center, with very few additions.

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Shrimp

Pesto sauce, made with

1 cup basil1 cup pine nuts1 garlic cloveOlive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)Grind all these ingredients together until you get a smooth mixture, then gradually add the oil. Place the sauce in a bowl alongside the shrimp...

How to prepare the shrimp

We keep the shrimp in its shell, but wash it well with vinegar and lemon juice.

Step 1

Place the shrimp in a pot of boiling water and boil briefly so it doesn’t turn tough.