Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise
Time needed
10 min
preparation
+
5 min
cooking
Serving Size / Yield
24
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. grate lemon peel
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled
- 1/2 C. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 C. mayonnaise
Directions
Set oven to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, stir lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil until well mixed. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
Spread shrimp in ungreased 15X10X1-inch pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and process until basil is Chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.
