Grilled Basil Shrimp

Grilled basil shrimp is a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for any summer gathering. With its fresh herbs, succulent shrimp, and easy preparation, it’s sure to be a hit with your guests.

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor gatherings and enjoying delicious meals with friends and family. If you’re on the hunt for a show-stopping dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor, look no further than grilled basil shrimp. With succulent shrimp, fresh herbs, and a zesty marinade, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

Ingredients for Grilled Basil Shrimp

Before we dive into the steps to create grilled basil shrimp, let’s go over the ingredients you’ll need. To make this delicious dish, you’ll need:

• fresh shrimp
• basil leaves
• butter and olive oil
• minced garlic
• Dijon mustard and
• lemon juice

TIPS:

• When selecting your shrimp, opt for the largest, freshest ones you can afford, and deveined ones if you don’t feel like doing it yourself.
• Fresh basil leaves are essential to this recipe, so make sure to select leaves that are bright green and not wilted.

Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let’s move on to preparing the shrimp for grilling.

How To Make the Best Grilled Shrimp:

1. For the marinade, you’ll need a quarter cup of butter as well as olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 3 Tbsp of Dijon mustard (not the grainy kind), 3-4 Tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lots of fresh basil. These ingredients will give your shrimp a zesty and refreshing taste.
2. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl – or better yet, a food processor to break up all the basil leaves and emulsify the marinade. Be sure to set some of the marinade aside to pour over the shrimp when they are done cooking!
3. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and toss until they are evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate in the mixture for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

With the shrimp prepped and marinated, it’s time to move on to grilling them.

Grilling the Shrimp

1. Heat up the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
2. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become rubbery and tough.

Serving Suggestions for Grilled Basil Shrimp

• If you want to keep things on the lighter side, serving this shrimp over a simple salad with lemon wedges is the way to go.
• For something more substantial, our orzo recipes are the perfect side dish!
• If you are serving this at a BBQ, the classic macaroni and potato salads are a great pairing.

GRILLED BASIL SHRIMP RECIPE
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