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Barbecued Garlic Shrimp with Basil Recipe
Serves/Makes: 5
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled (tail-on shrimp)
- 6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to cook:
- Peel shrimp, leaving the tail on. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add garlic and red pepper.
- Simmer for 1 minute and stir in basil.
- Brush each skewer lightly with garlic butter, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place on coals over medium heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until very pink.
- Remove barbecued shrimp from grill and brush with remaining garlic butter.
Note:
To thread shrimps onto skewers, fold one end towards the inside, so that skewer penetrates each shrimp into 3 places, to prevent shrimps from moving around while turning skewers.
Tip:
Always soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes, before using, to prevent them from burning on the grill.
This recipe for Barbecued Garlic Shrimp with Basil serves/makes: 5
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Barbecue