Texas Pesto Shrimp Over Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 green onions, cut in 1/3-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, unseeded
• 1/2 medium tomato
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• Hot cooked rice

Directions

Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Set aside.

Process cilantro, next 9 ingredients, and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth.

Saute shrimp in remaining 1 tablespoon hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Pour cilantro mixture over shrimp, stirring well. Serve shrimp mixture over hot cooked rice.

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