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Grilled Shrimp Wraps with Red Pepper-Artichoke Pesto

From the blog: Grab A Plate | Written by: Patricia | June 19, 2012

Ingredients

For the Red Pepper-Artichoke Pesto:
  • 12 ounces artichoke hearts, drained
  • 4-5 ounces roasted red peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wraps:
  • 1 pound precooked frozen large shrimp, thawed and grilled
  • 2 cups lightly packed arugula
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 4, 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
For the Shrimp Marinade:
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions

For the Red Pepper-Artichoke Pesto:
  1. Combine the pesto ingredients in a food processor and puree.
  2. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a thinner pesto, use a bit more olive oil or lemon juice.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Shrimp Marinade:
  1. In a large, sealable plastic bag, combine the ingredients and allow to marinade for about 30 minutes.
  2. When you’re ready to grill the shrimp, place in a grill basket along with the lemon slices over medium-high heat, and cook for about 10 minutes.
To Prepare the Wraps:
  1. When ready, spread the pesto over each tortilla, just to the edges.
  2. Add a thin layer of arugula. Next add a handful of shrimp, and top with the carrots.
  3. Roll up the tortillas, slice them in half and serve.
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10 Comments To "Grilled Shrimp Wraps with Red Pepper-Artichoke Pesto"

#1 Comment By myfudo On June 20, 2012 @ 9:01 am

The combination is exciting…My husband will truly love this. Can’t wait to try.

#2 Comment By Patricia On June 20, 2012 @ 1:13 pm

It’s easy to put together, and I used it for a few things besides the sandwich! Thanks!

#3 Comment By Julia {The Roasted Root} On June 20, 2012 @ 9:32 pm

This pesto is creative and just perfect! I love artichoke hearts and bell peppers…they’re tasty and nutritious and also make great sauces! Yum! Your wraps look awesome! Cool and crisp and just what I am looking for on a hot day!

#4 Comment By Patricia On June 21, 2012 @ 1:08 am

Thanks, Julia! I agree – soooo easy and you can do a bunch of stuff with it!

#5 Comment By lisi On June 25, 2012 @ 2:11 am

I made this for my family and they LOVED it

#6 Comment By Patricia On June 26, 2012 @ 12:17 am

Awesome, Lisi! Glad it was a hit (I love it, too)!

#7 Comment By Sook On June 26, 2012 @ 6:23 pm

Mmmm These wraps look so delicious! Love the ingredients used, too. I love shrimp… I think I need to go buy some at Costco so I can make this one night!

#8 Comment By Patricia On June 27, 2012 @ 2:12 am

Good idea, Sook! And this is so easy to put together!

#9 Comment By Yvonne On June 29, 2012 @ 8:21 pm

We’ve fallen in love w/a shrimp near Jacksonville called Mayport shrimp (from a small area called Mayport). Oh, how my mouth is watering!

#10 Comment By Patricia On June 29, 2012 @ 8:52 pm

Ooo! Sounds good! If you’re looking for easy cooking, this would be a good option!

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