Grilled Shrimp with Pasta Pesto Salad

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

1/3	pound	linguine
8	extra large	shrimp -- shelled, deveined
1	medium	green pepper
1	medium	red bell pepper; chopped
1/2	medium	lemon -- for juice
2	tablespoons	olive oil
		---FOR PESTO---
1 1/2	bunches	fresh basil
1/2	clove	garlic -- halved
1/2	medium	lemon -- for juice
3 1/2	tablespoons	olive oil
2 1/2	tablespoons	pine nuts -- toasted
4	teaspoons	fresh parmesan -- grated
1	teaspoon	white pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

First prepare pesto: Puree basil, garlic, and lemon juice in food processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil, then pine nuts. Stir in Parmesan and season to taste with white pepper. Cook linguine until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Chill pasta in large bowl. Add pesto, peppers, and lemon juice and toss. Transfer to serving plates. Rub shrimp lightly with olive oil. Thread on a skewer and grill or broil until pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. Top pasta with 4 shrimp per serving.