BBQ Basil Shrimp

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Submitted: 
October 8th, 2003
Submitter: 
Carlene

This mixture of basil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic adds a wonderful texture and flavor to grilled shrimp. You won't want to prepare them any other way.

Preparation Time: 
25 mins
Cooking Time: 
5 mins
Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
3 tablespoons coarse grained prepared mustard
4 ounces minced fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch white pepper
3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions: 

1. In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Then 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.

2. Preheat grill to high heat.

3. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread on skewers.

4. Lightly oil grate, and arrange skewers on grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, until done.

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