Seafood

Delicious Basil Shrimp Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
9 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½tablespoonsolive oil

  • ¼cupbutter, melted

  • 1 ½lemons, juiced

  • 3tablespoonsDijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™)

  • ½cupminced fresh basil leaves

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • salt to taste

  • white pepper

  • 3poundsfresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • skewers

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.

  3. Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe9
Calories206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g 		13%
Saturated Fat
4g 		21%
Cholesterol
244mg 		81%
Sodium
426mg 		19%
Total Carbohydrate
2g 		1%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
25g
Vitamin C
9mg 		43%
Calcium
56mg 		4%
Iron
4mg 		21%
Potassium
241mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Dish Photos

Related Posts