Best 8 Grilled Shrimp With Basil And Lemon Recipes

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Are you looking for a light and flavorful summer dish? Our Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon recipe is the perfect choice! This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender shrimp, aromatic basil, and bright lemon zest for a tantalizing taste experience. We'll walk you through every step, from preparing the shrimp to creating a flavorful marinade that enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood. The result is a dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues, casual weeknight dinners, or even elegant gatherings. In addition to the Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon, we've included three additional shrimp recipes to satisfy your seafood cravings. Our Grilled Lemon Herb Shrimp is a classic dish with a zesty twist, while our Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa brings a tropical flair to your table. And if you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, our Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers are sure to be a hit. With our variety of shrimp recipes, you're sure to find one that suits your taste and occasion. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and let's dive into the delicious world of grilled shrimp!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BASIL SHRIMP



Basil Shrimp image

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.

Provided by Gail Laulette

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ lemons, juiced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™)
½ cup minced fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
white pepper
3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 243.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED LEMON-DILL SHRIMP



Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp image

This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add veggies if desired, but grill them separately. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes., Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto 4 or 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH BASIL AND LEMON



Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon image

Easy and elegant, this four-ingredient shrimp recipe comes together in a flash. Marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes, grill, and add to a bright summer salad for a delicious lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 basil leaves, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place shrimp, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; let marinate 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

LEMON-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP & COUSCOUS



Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp & Couscous image

The basil and lemon in this dish complement each other so nicely. Using fresh ingredients really makes a big difference. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing., Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-high heat until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with reserved dressing. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND BASIL



Lemon Shrimp With Pasta and Basil image

This takes no time at all to prepare.It looks like you've cooked all day! So easy, so basic, so fragrant This works well with chicken also. I sometimes prepare this with both the chicken and the shrimp, but I make a little more sauce, and I will add a little chicken broth to the sauce.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb linguine or 1/2 lb other pastas
3/4 lb cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Add shrimp and drain immediately.
  • Return pasta mixture to the pan.
  • Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
  • Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP



Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp image

My dad gave me this recipe, and every time I make it I have people begging me for the recipe.

Provided by berly15216

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
  • Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 345.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH OIL AND BASIL SAUCE



Grilled Shrimp With Oil and Basil Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
24 jumbo shrimp, about 1 1/4 pounds, shelled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, shallots, mustard, wine, lemon juice, olive oil and basil in a bowl. Stir to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let stand until ready to cook.
  • When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to high, or preheat a broiler to high.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Arrange shrimp 6 to a skewer, pushing the skewer through the tail section, then the head section, so shrimp will lie flat on grill or under broiler (see note). Arrange them barely touching and without crowding.
  • Place skewers on grill or on rack under broiler, about 6 inches from source of heat, and cook about 3 minutes or until shrimp can be lifted from grill or rack without sticking. Turn skewers and cook about 2 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring marinade to a boil and simmer about 2 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange them symmetrically on 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OREGANO



Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon and Oregano image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Citrus     Garlic     Herb     Shellfish     Shrimp     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb jumbo shrimp in shell (7 or 8 per pound)
4 large garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano (from 1 bunch)
3 lemons, each cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back using kitchen shears, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place.
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  • Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. (Texture of shrimp will change if marinated too long.)
  • Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.
  • Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with lemons as grilled. Serve with remaining dressing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Look for large, fresh shrimp with a firm texture and no off odors.
  • Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the heads, shells, and devein the shrimp before cooking.
  • Marinate the shrimp. Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to enhance their flavor and keep them moist during grilling.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Grilled shrimp are best served immediately after they are cooked, while they are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Grilled shrimp with basil and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices, then grilled until they are cooked through. The result is a succulent and flavorful shrimp that is perfect for serving with grilled vegetables, rice, or pasta.

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