Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 5m	TOTAL TIME 20m
YIELD 24 servings

Instructions

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.