Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise

Cool and creamy basil mayonnaise complements broiled shrimp coated with a spicy citrus sauce. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated February 26, 2010

Ingredients

tablespoon grated lemon peel

tablespoons lemon juice

3/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2

teaspoon salt

cloves garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

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

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1

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.
2

Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
3

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.

If using thawed frozen shrimp, rinse, drain and pat dry before adding to marinade.
Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours before broiling. Make and refrigerate the basil mayonnaise up to a day before.