LEMON BASIL SHRIMP

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This is good done on the barbeque and can also be cooked using the grill. If you like basil you will like these prawns Serve with some nice crusty bread. Makes enough marinade for more then 12 prawns. Marinating time not included.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I leave the tail on)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 ounces melted butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
1 lemon, juice of, depending how lemony you like it, a medium or large lemon
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
  • Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
  • Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 155.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.8

Mahar Brother
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon and basil, and that helped a lot.


Friquh bhi
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This is my go-to recipe for shrimp scampi. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hestia Inocian
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I serve it over rice or pasta and it's always a hit.


Abhishek Yadav
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Ulam Gutrul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelli Rish
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Armin Bronja
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Azaz Syed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Zahidkhan Zahidkhan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of red pepper flakes. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.


Sarkar Asad
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I wasn't sure about the combination of lemon and basil, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahira Jatoi
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Arfin Munnaj
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I love shrimp and this recipe did not disappoint. The lemon and basil flavors really came through and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Saqlain panwar Saqlain
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon and basil, and that helped a lot. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments next time.


Khomotso Kekana
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Joseph Collins
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5 stars! This dish is absolutely amazing. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alphanzo Fofanah
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Not bad!


Dominic Duran
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Easy and delicious! I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Fikadu Yotam
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This lemon basil shrimp dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect - the lemon and basil complemented each other beautifully, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I served this over rice, and it was a hit with my family


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