Baked Shrimp Pesto

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup almonds (any style)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt
• fground black pepper
• crusty bread

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
• 2 arrange the shrimp in a shallow baking dish large enough for the shrimp to make just one layer, or divide them evenly among four individual baking dishes.
• 3 combine the remaining ingredients (except bread) in a blender and blend until smooth. pour this pesto mixture over the shrimp.
• 4 bake 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are just firm. serve the shrimp with crusty bread. you can prepare this dish up to 8 hours ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.