I had a great BBQ last weekend. Here is a recipe for one of the tasty items I cooked on the grill.
Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour of refrigeration
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds (2 frozen, 450g packages) of large, raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup of fresh, chopped basil
4 cloves minced garlic
1 small can of pineapple tidbits (drained)
wooden skewers
Directions:
- If you’re using frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and run cold water over them for about 5 minutes, until defrosted. Peel and discard the shells.
- With a spoon, mix the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a large bowl. Gradually stir in the basil.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, coating well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your greased grill or barbecue to medium heat.
- Thread about 3-5 shrimp on each skewer, alternating with pineapple tidbits.
- Grill for approximately 5 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp turn pink.
- Remove shrimp from the grill and place on a platter. You can garnish with lemon slices to squirt on the shrimp. Enjoy!