GRILLED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

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We love this quick, easy recipe that I found and 'tweaked' from Betty Crocker's Barbecue Cookbook. The recipe says it serves 6 people but my husband and I wipe out a pound of this shrimp so I'm saying it serves two. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h23m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 lemon, thinly sliced,divided

Steps:

  • Devein shrimp by making a shallow cut lengthwise along the outside curve.
  • Remove sand vein.
  • Press each shrimp flat into a butterfly shape.
  • Mix remaining ingredients, except 1/2 half of the lemon slices, and pour over shrimp.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Remove shrimp and reserve marinade.
  • Arrange shrimp in a lightly greased hinged wire grill basket.
  • Grill 4 inches from hot coals (or over medium heat in a gas grill) for about 6-10 minutes, turning basket and brushing shrimp 2-3 times with reserved marinade, until shrimp is pink.
  • Garnish with remaining lemon slices.

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