Lemon, Garlic and Basil Shrimp Skewers

Submitted by Leslie

"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."

 

• Ready In: 9mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 skewers

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 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

[gailanng]

How many of these can I eat? Let's see...5, 25, no a billion. I'll see ya later, I've just started eating and I've just polished off my first 2. I have a ways to go. Made for ZWT#8~Australia/Family Picks.

 

[AllysaM]

Due to a time crunch I wasn't able to let my shrimp thaw out properly or marinade for the full time span and so I think the flavour was a little watered down. Definately something I want to try again, but even so, it was quite yummy with some spaghettini!

 

[Boomette]

The shrimps had a great taste. And the basil goes so well with them. Thanks Leslie :) Made for ZWT8 for Diners, Winers and Chives

 

[morgainegeiser]

We made two shrimp on the barbie tonight and we thought this one could have had a little kick to it. I think that the marinate time might need to be longer than the 45 minutes, next time I will marinate it several hours to pick up on the lemon flavor. They were good, but I think they could be better. Made for ZWT8.

 

[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!