⏱ 40 min totalPesto Grilled Shrimp
Per 1 serving · 132 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g40% of calories
- Carbs2g5% of calories
- Fat10g55% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Grilled Shrimp (132 g) has 168 calories, with 17 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin B12 (54% DV) and phosphorus (44% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin B1254%
- Phosphorus44%
- Copper28%
- Selenium62%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E18%
- Vitamin K15%
- Niacin13%
- Vitamin B615%
- Choline17%
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup leaves, whole Basil
¼ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp Pine nuts
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ tbsp Lemon juice- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
4 oz Shrimp
½ tbsp Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Pulse the basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the shrimp in the pesto for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight, in the fridge.
- 3
Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium high-heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (132 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 75 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 25 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 94 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 34 μg | 62% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 97 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 67 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 168 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 32minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Grilled Shrimp?
One serving of Pesto Grilled Shrimp (1 serving) has 168 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto Grilled Shrimp high in protein?
Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 40% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Pesto Grilled Shrimp keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Pesto Grilled Shrimp?
724 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto Grilled Shrimp?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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