SPICY LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise image

Cool and creamy basil mayonnaise complements broiled shrimp coated with a spicy citrus sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (22 to 25 shrimp), thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp; toss to coat. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread shrimp.
Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and process until chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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