Local Woman Competes on "The Next Food Network Star"

It's a whole new season of The Next Food Network Star and this time the show has gone Hollywood. Season six follows 12 hopefuls competing for the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show.

Contestant Serena Palumbo stopped by the PIX Kitchen to share her recipe for Basil Shrimp Kebabs. Palumbo, originally from Italy's Amalfi coast, now resides on the Upper Westside. And as the only contestant from our area, she had to come by and represent.

The Next Food Network Star, which is the Food Network’s most-watched series is hosted by Bobby Flay and premieres this Sunday, June 6th at 9pm ET.

Basil Shrimp Kebabs with Tomato Arugula Salad
Recipe Courtesy Serena Palumbo

Shrimp:
6 jumbo shrimps, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoon pesto
1/2 cup water

Mix pesto with water and liberally use as a marinade for the shrimp. Skewer and cook shrimp 3 minutes per side on a BBQ or grill.

Salad:
- 1 heirloom tomato, sliced
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Place tomatoes on the plate top with arugula. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the skewers on top

Yields: 2 servings

*A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.