Basil Shrimp

Basil Shrimp

Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

This was given to me by my friend, Elaine. It is one of the most delicious shrimp recipes for the BBQ I have ever had, and it is so easy. My son would eat the whole recipe if I didn't watch him.

Servings per recipe: 9
Calories per serving: 206
Preparation time: 25m
Total cooking time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:


  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustardâ„¢)
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • white pepper
  • 3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Directions:


  • 1   In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. 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. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
  • 3   Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 10.2g 16%
    Saturated Fat 4.0g  
Cholesterol 244mg 81%
Sodium 426mg 17%
Potassium 241mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 2.4g  
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Sugars 0g  
Vitamin A 549IU  
Vitamin C 8mg  
Calcium 56mg  
Iron 4mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 9mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 43mg  
Folate 8mcg