Lemon Basil Shrimp
At a Glance
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Grilling
Allergens
- Shellfish
- Milk
- Mustard
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Lemon Basil Shrimp brings together 12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I leave the tail on), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 ounces melted butter in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
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Equipment
Shallow dish, skewers, grill
Ingredients
- 12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I leave the tail on)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces melted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 -3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
- 1 lemon, juice of, depending how lemony you like it, a medium or large lemon
- salt
- white pepper
Instructions
Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
Serve immediately.
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