Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers

Lemon Basil Shrimp

Yum. Yum.

I had originally thought I’d post my marinades under Condiments | *From Scratch* Ingredients, but I can’t seem to resist showcasing all the shrimp enjoyment.

Really, these marinades are great on so many types of mains:

Beef

Chicken

Fish

Pork

Shrimp

Tofu

 What will YOU marinate in this one… Or:

• the Fajita one
• the Modena one
• the Roman one, or
• the Teriyaki one??? 

Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined w/ tail off
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) + 1 Tbsp for pan-searing option
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

BBQ Directions

1. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, toss 1 lb deveined/tail off shrimp with 1/4 cup EVOO, 2 tsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt – then set in fridge to marinate for 15 – 30 mins.
2. Heat BBQ grill to medium heat.
3. Thread 1 lb marinated shrimp onto skewers.
4. Grill skewered shrimp on both sides for about 6 – 8 mins total, until shrimp is opaque and fully cooked.

Pan-Sear Directions

1. In a gallon-size Ziplock bag, toss 1 lb deveined/tail off shrimp with 1/4 cup EVOO, 2 tsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt – then set in fridge to marinate for 15 – 30 mins.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp EVOO (this is in addition to EVOO called for in ingredients) in large skillet over high heat on stovetop, until smoking.
3. Add marinated shrimp to pan, in single layer, and cook until edges turn pink (about 1 min).
4. Stir/flip shrimp and cook for about 30 secs more, until all shrimp is opaque except for the centers.
5. Cover skillet, and let shrimp stand for 1 min, until cooked through.

NOTE: Some of the below Nutrition Facts numbers are elevated as all marinade is included in the data, when – in reality – you won’t be consuming most of the marinade.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	312
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	3%
Cholesterol 480mg	160%
Sodium 1254mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 63g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 1mg	0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

#HighProtein #LowFat #Whole30 #BBQ