Lemon, Garlic and Basil Shrimp Skewers

~Leslie~'s Note:

Use this recipe as a template for other shrimp skewers. If you don't have honey mustard, stir a little honey into Dijon. Limes would also work well instead of lemons. And if you're finding your home-grown chives or parsley getting out of hand, substitute them for the basil. These need to marinate for 45 minutes before cooking. Recipe developed for Food and Drink by Heather Trim.

• Total Time: 9 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 skewers

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey mustard
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• 1 lb peeled extra-large shrimp
• salt
• 6 basil leaves , cut into julienne strips

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil, mustard, garlic and lemon peel.
2. Add shrimp and stir to coat.
3. Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for about 45 minutes.
4. Grease grill and preheat barbecue to high.
5. Thread shrimp onto skewers and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt.
6. Place on grill and barbecue until shrimp are pink, about 1½ to 2 minutes a side.
7. Remove, place on a platter and sprinkle with basil.

Reviews

[dragonpawz]

My husband and I loved it!! The zest really brings out the wonderful lemon flavor. Picked the fresh basil right from my garden! Will make again!! Thanks!

[sellersfam4]

Everyone in family loved this marinade for shrimp. Will make again and again!!! My very picky eater who DOES NOT eat shrimp...ATE shrimp!!! This is a winner! Can't wait to do chicken and shrimp together. Flavor is still in my mouth. Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!

[Papa D]

Absolutely delicious!!!! Made as written but used my chives for the garnish. These will be made often. Thanks for such a great recipe. Made for Italy- ZWT7 ~ Holidays & Entertaining Forum Challenge ~ Golden Gourmets.