Pesto Shrimp
From WikiNebea
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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
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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
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Diced Shrimp
- Stuff 4 pita bread halves with mix
- Bake at 350°F for 4-6 minutes
Serves 2
