Basil Shrimp For The Barbecue

Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 12 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
• 1 large lemon, juice only
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 place the olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, mustard, basil, garlic, and salt and pepper in a shallow dish and mix until well blended.
• 2 add the prawns and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 3 remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
• 4 cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
• 5 serve immediately.