Spicy Lemon Shrimp With Basil Mayonnaise |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A recipe from Betty Crocker : This lovely restaurant-style appetizer can be made ahead of time. The shrimp can marinate in the lemon mixture up to 3 hours in the refrigerator before broiling. Make the basil mayonnaise up to a day ahead, and store covered in the refrigerator. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 lb large shrimp, uncooked, thawed if frozen and tails peeled, deveined |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, loosely packed |
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing |
Directions:
1. Set oven control 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.
2. Spread shrimp in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Broil with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
3. In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoon oil. Cover and process until basil is chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.
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