These tasty bright green and red kebabs are loaded with pesto-like flavor but are dairy- and nut-free thanks to ground chia seeds replacing the parmesan and pinoli. Remember to soak the skewers and seeds for at least 20 minutes before using.
| Cook Time: | 120 min |
| Prep Time: | 25 min |
| Category: | Lunch |
| Yield: | 8 (10-inch) kebabs |
| Method: | Broil |
Preparation
1. Soak the skewers in water to cover for at least 20 minutes or overnight. In a bowl, combine the chia seeds and the ⅓ cup of water and soak for at least 20 minutes.
2. Once the seeds have softened, combine them in the jar of an electric blender with the remaining ¼ cup of water, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Start by pulsing the ingredients, scraping down the sides, then puree until completely smooth.
3. Scrape marinade into a resealable plastic bag or flat bowl, add the shrimp, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Position the broiler rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat and turn to broil.
5. Thread 5 shrimp onto each skewer, starting with a shrimp, followed by a cherry tomato and a slice of onion, and ending with a shrimp. Place in the pan, transfer to the broiler and cook for 3 to 4 minutes; turn and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until done. Remove and serve.
2. Once the seeds have softened, combine them in the jar of an electric blender with the remaining ¼ cup of water, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Start by pulsing the ingredients, scraping down the sides, then puree until completely smooth.
3. Scrape marinade into a resealable plastic bag or flat bowl, add the shrimp, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Position the broiler rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat and turn to broil.
5. Thread 5 shrimp onto each skewer, starting with a shrimp, followed by a cherry tomato and a slice of onion, and ending with a shrimp. Place in the pan, transfer to the broiler and cook for 3 to 4 minutes; turn and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until done. Remove and serve.
Ingredients
* 8 (10-inch) bamboo skewers
* 1½ tablespoons chia seeds
* ⅓ cup plus ¼ cup water, divided
* 1 ounce (2 cups) basil leaves, coarsely chopped
* ½ ounce (3 large) cloves garlic
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* 40 extra-large cleaned shrimp (about 1 pound), tails removed
* 32 cherry tomatoes
* 1 onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1½ tablespoons chia seeds
* ⅓ cup plus ¼ cup water, divided
* 1 ounce (2 cups) basil leaves, coarsely chopped
* ½ ounce (3 large) cloves garlic
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* 40 extra-large cleaned shrimp (about 1 pound), tails removed
* 32 cherry tomatoes
* 1 onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
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