Pesto Shrimp

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This is an original recipe for pesto shrimp flatbread that I developed after seeing a similar item flash by on TV.

Given the show it was on (Bobby Flay's Boy Meets Grill), I assume the original was made very differently from what I came up with, but it tastes good all the same.

You'll just have to imagine the grill marks.

Boiled Shrimp

   
  • 12-16 frozen raw peeled shrimp, medium (50-70/lb)
  • 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
Add all seasonings to 1 qt. water in a 3 qt. saucepan, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium, add frozen shrimp.  
Simmer 10 minutes, drain and cool.  
Optional: Chop each shrimp into 4-6 pieces.


Pesto Spread

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp. butter OR light olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 2 tsp. pine nuts, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. basil pesto
  • 2 Tbsp. sundried tomato pesto OR diced in olive oil
  • 0.5 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 1.5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste


Heat oil, butter, and garlic on low until bubbles begin.
Add all other ingredients except the cheeses, stir.
Bring back to a bubble, then turn off heat.  Add cheeses.
Continue stirring as it cools.
If using whole shrimp,
  drain excess oil into the shrimp and toss with a forkful of mix.
If using diced shrimp,
  stir them into the pesto spread.  Mix thoroughly.


Serving Suggestions

Pita Bread + Pesto mix + Shrimp =Pesto Shrimp Flatbread

Whole Shrimp

  • Spread pesto mix on 2 pita breads
  • Top with shrimp, pizza-style
  • Optional: grate extra Parmigiano or Gruyère on top
  • Broil for 3-5 minutes


Pita Bread + Pesto Shrimp (diced) Stuffed Pita  

Diced Shrimp

  • Stuff 4 pita bread halves with mix
  • Bake at 350°F for 4-6 minutes


Serves 2


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