Pesto Shrimp

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (pignoli), divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp

1. Put basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and salt in a blender.
2. Puree until smooth.
3. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
4. Slowly blend in the cheeses by hand or with a spoon.
5. When everything is well blended, add the softened butter.
6. Steam the shrimp for about 5 minutes.
7. Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath or refrigerate until chilled.
8. Arrange shrimp on a platter and spoon pesto on top of each piece.

fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, nuts, salt, romano, parmesan, butter, shrimp

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pesto-shrimp-recipe.html (may not work)