Basil Shrimp for the Barbecue

• Ready In: 1 hr 6 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 12 shrrrrrrrrimpers

Ingredients

• 12  large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  ounces unsalted butter, melted
• 4  cloves garlic, crushed
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  freshly chopped basil leaves
• 1  large lemon, juice only
•  salt, to taste
•  white pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place the olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, mustard, basil, garlic, and salt and pepper in a shallow dish and mix until well blended.
2. Add the prawns and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
4. Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
5. Serve immediately.