In a food processor or strong blender, add all the pesto ingredients and blend until fully combined. Set aside.
Heat a frying pan with olive oil. When fully heated, add in the minced garlic and smoked paprika and lightly fry for 1 -2 minutes, until fragrant. Add in the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Once cool, combine 3/4 cup of the homemade pesto with the shrimp and mix until fully incorporated.
Top the shrimp mixture on your favourite grain, pasta or even on top of a salad.
Notes
This shrimp freezes really well, as does the excess pesto. For the pesto, feel free to sub any nut for it but keep the rest of the ingredients the same.