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Grilled Shrimp With Lemon-Basil Pesto

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)147.6706
Energy (kCal)1298.1519
Carbohydrates (g)13.9262
Total fats (g)70.3073
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a food processor, pulse the nuts with the basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and 6 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse until smooth, scraping sides if necessary. Scrap the pesto into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. | 2. Place the shrimp in the bowl with the pesto and toss to cover shrimp; set aside. Note: Don't marinate for more than 30 minutes. | 3. Light a grill or preheat a cast-iron grill pan and brush with oil. Thread shrimp on each skewer. Grill shrimp over a medium-hot fire until opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp hot. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    pine nut 2 tablespoons 113.5688 2.2072 2.3102 11.5374
    basil leaf 2 cups 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4
    garlic clove 2 -3 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4
    lemon juice 1 tablespoon 3.355 1.0523 0.0534 0.0366
    lemon zest 1 tablespoon grated 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4
    olive oil 1/4 cup 477.36 0.0 0.0 54.0
    parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated 98.6667 10.6667 10.6667 1.3333
    salt black pepper ground 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4
    jumbo shrimp 1 1/2 1/2 shelled deveined 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4
    wooden skewer 6 -8 605.2014 0.0 134.6403 3.4

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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