Best 4 Lemon Garlic And Basil Shrimp Skewers Recipes
Lemon garlic and basil shrimp skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer party or a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, basil, and olive oil, then grilled until they are cooked through. The result is a flavorful and juicy shrimp skewer that is sure to please everyone. This article will provide you with a recipe for lemon garlic and basil shrimp skewers, as well as tips for cooking and serving them.
Let's cook with our recipes!
BASIL SHRIMP
This was given to me by my friend, Elaine. It is one of the most delicious shrimp recipes for the BBQ I have ever had, and it is so easy. My son would eat the whole recipe if I didn't watch him.
Provided by Gail Laulette
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 243.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LEMON, GARLIC AND BASIL SHRIMP SKEWERS
Use this recipe as a template for other shrimp skewers. If you don't have honey mustard, stir a little honey into Dijon. Limes would also work well instead of lemons. And if you're finding your home-grown chives or parsley getting out of hand, substitute them for the basil. These need to marinate for 45 minutes before cooking. Recipe developed for Food and Drink by Heather Trim.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Canadian
Time 9m
Yield 4 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil, mustard, garlic and lemon peel.
- Add shrimp and stir to coat.
- Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for about 45 minutes.
- Grease grill and preheat barbecue to high.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt.
- Place on grill and barbecue until shrimp are pink, about 1½ to 2 minutes a side.
- Remove, place on a platter and sprinkle with basil.
LEMON BASIL SHRIMP
This is good done on the barbeque and can also be cooked using the grill. If you like basil you will like these prawns Serve with some nice crusty bread. Makes enough marinade for more then 12 prawns. Marinating time not included.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
- Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
- Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 155.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.8
LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS
This is a great recipe from the July 2005 issue of Sunset Magazine. Can substitute 1 tbs of minced garlic for 2 cloves fresh garlic. Soak wooden skewers 2-3 hours prior to grilling (soaking time not included in preparation time listed in recipe).
Provided by Obag6142
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix salt and sugar; add shrimp and stir to coat.
- Cover and chill 45 mins to 1 hour.
- Rinse shrimp well and drain; also rinse and dry bowl.
- Return shrimp to bowl; add olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, garlic and pepper. Mix to coat.
- Thread shrimp on soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill over hot coals or high heat (you should be able to hold you hand over the heat for only 2 to 3 secs) turning once, until shrimp are bright pink and opagque but still moist-looking, 5 to 6 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use large shrimp that are fresh or thawed and deveined.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
- To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading them.
- If you want to grill the shrimp skewers, preheat your grill to medium-high heat before adding them.
- Cook the shrimp skewers for 8-10 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve the shrimp skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as lemon-garlic sauce, basil pesto, or cocktail sauce.
Conclusion:
Lemon garlic and basil shrimp skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or any other occasion. With their bright flavors and succulent texture, these shrimp skewers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give these lemon garlic and basil shrimp skewers a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
