SPICY LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

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Cool and creamy basil mayonnaise complements broiled shrimp coated with a spicy citrus sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (22 to 25 shrimp), thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp; toss to coat. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread shrimp.
  • Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
  • In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and process until chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Joshym Sookdew
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil mayonnaise was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Onyeiwu Blessing
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the lemon-basil mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bal kumar Sah
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil mayonnaise was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zainali Markhand
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil mayonnaise is to die for. I highly recommend this dish!


Gaetano Medolli
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the lemon-basil mayonnaise was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


paul okeke
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the mayonnaise was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandra Jit
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil mayonnaise was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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