Ingredients
- 3/4 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Blend the mint, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup of olive oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Toss the shrimp with the extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss again.
Heat a heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss the shrimp with enough pesto to coat.
Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.

















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By honeybunny_8656430
Fitchburg, MA
on August 22, 2012
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On the fence about the mint pesto. Definitely different but not sure if I would make again. Left a strong aftertaste. Make a lot of pesto. Later used it to make crostini with tomatoes and feta. People liked it but not sure I would make this again.
By jmemacsum_9553490
Raleigh, NC
on August 09, 2012
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We enjoyed this. Came together very easily. Great use for extra basil & mint straight from the garden.
By juanguzman1216
Orlando, FL
on March 13, 2012
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Easy to make and tasted really good!
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