Shrimp Grilled in Basil Leaves

By á-2053

Ingredients

• 24 large shrimp
• 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
• 24 whole fresh basil leaves, about 2 in. long
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and de-vein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Mix shrimp with lime juice, butter and red pepper flakes. Rinse basil leaves and pat dry. Fold a basil leaf around each shrimp, thread two wrapped shrimp on each skewer. Brush with any remaining butter mixture and grill over hot coals, turning once, for 4 minutes.