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grilled basil shrimp recipe

Grilled Basil Shrimp


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  • Author: Debi

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 Cup butter, melted
  • 3-4 Tbsp. Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil
  • Sea salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. In a food processor add the cooled melted butter, lemon juice, mustard, basil leaves and garlic. Give it a few pulses and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil.  Add more oil if the marinade seems too thick.
  2. Place the cleaned shrimp is a bowl and pour the marinade over the shrimp, using tongs or your hands to evenly coat it.  
  3. Cover and place the shrimp in the refrigerator for NO more than 30 minutes. 
  4. Take the shrimp out of the refrigerator and prepare the grill. 
  5. Grill over a hot grill for approx. 2-3 minutes per side or pink on the outside and opaque inside.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.
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