GRILLED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

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We love this quick, easy recipe that I found and 'tweaked' from Betty Crocker's Barbecue Cookbook. The recipe says it serves 6 people but my husband and I wipe out a pound of this shrimp so I'm saying it serves two. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h23m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 lemon, thinly sliced,divided

Steps:

  • Devein shrimp by making a shallow cut lengthwise along the outside curve.
  • Remove sand vein.
  • Press each shrimp flat into a butterfly shape.
  • Mix remaining ingredients, except 1/2 half of the lemon slices, and pour over shrimp.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Remove shrimp and reserve marinade.
  • Arrange shrimp in a lightly greased hinged wire grill basket.
  • Grill 4 inches from hot coals (or over medium heat in a gas grill) for about 6-10 minutes, turning basket and brushing shrimp 2-3 times with reserved marinade, until shrimp is pink.
  • Garnish with remaining lemon slices.

Maxim Cvirko
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp.


Ulrich Koufana
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Mubashir Hassan Mubashir
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I'm going to try this recipe with different types of seafood.


Steve Butwell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Raigen Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but these shrimp were delicious! The marinade really made a difference.


Rabby
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The shrimp turned out great!


Iwendi Promise
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Thabiso Molefe
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always so tender and flavorful.


Glen Pate
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These grilled butterfly shrimp were amazing! The marinade was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


iftkhar mirza
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are juicy and flavorful, and the marinade is easy to make.


Ehtisham Azad
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This grilled butterfly shrimp recipe was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor.


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