BASIL SHRIMP

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This was given to me by my friend, Elaine. It is one of the most delicious shrimp recipes for the BBQ I have ever had, and it is so easy. My son would eat the whole recipe if I didn't watch him.

Provided by Gail Laulette

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ lemons, juiced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™)
½ cup minced fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
white pepper
3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

Steps:

  • In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 243.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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