Shrimp with Garlic and Basil Oil

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Ingredients

  • 24 * 24 jumbo tiger shrimp or langoustinesjumbo tiger shrimp or langoustines
  • 2 * 2 cloves garlic mincedgarlic minced
  • Two * Two generous handfuls of shredded basil leavesTwo generous handfuls of shredded basil leaves
  • 1/4 * 1/4 cup olive oilolive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Mince the garlic. Shred the basil leaves. Toss together with the shrimp halves and the olive oil in a glass bowl. Cover and let sit in the fridge for about an hour. Remove half an hour before cooking.
2. Heat the oven to broil. Spread the shrimp over a baking sheet, dribbling over any basil oil that stays behind in the bowl. Broil 5 minutes until the flesh is cooked. Serve immediately, if not sooner.