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Basil Shrimp Recipe


Basil Shrimp Recipe
Mm-mm-mm-mm! I love the combination of basil, shrimp, and grill!

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (or omit butter and use 1/3 or so cup olive oil total)
  • 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons good mustard
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Directions
  1. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water to cover for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Mix all ingredients but the shrimp in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp and toss or stir to coat
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-4 hours
  5. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers
  6. Preheat grill to high
  7. Place skewers on the grill and cook until done, about 4-5 minutes.

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Comments


Grilling season is upon us and the first thing to disappear is grilled shrimp. Great way to use that fresh basil from my garden
High five
Michael


This really sounds good. Always looking for good shrimp recipes. I might back off on some of the mustard to bring out the basil.


YUM!!!


MMMMMMM, this sur does sound delicious! I likr basil on shrimp.


Very nice!


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