Basil Marinated Shrimp on the Barbie

 A fresh and simple dish, depending on the season you can simply skewer the shrimp and throw them on the grill or do indoors on a grill pan.  Either way they are simply fantastic and a change from the usual garlic based shrimp marinades or "scampi" style shrimp.  Kids and adults both enjoy this simple dish regardless of the season.  About 225 - 275 calories max (estimated not calculated) per serving of 4 colossal shrimp per person!

 Basil Marinated Shrimp on the Barbie

Serves 2

2-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 - 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (easiest to use scissors to cut into little strips - roll the leaves together like a "tube" then start snipping and you will get nice strands of basil.  You can also roll the leaves then chop into strips with a knife if you prefer)
juice from 1-2 lemons (depending on season you may have lemons at times with more juice than not - judge accordingly)
1 pound shrimp (approximately 8 colossal shrimp works best but use whatever is freshest at your grocer)
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
Skewers (if grilling) or grill pan

Mix all ingredients in zip lock bag and mix around to combine.  Add shrimp and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes - 1 hour.  

Remove shrimp from marinade and skewer if using the grill.  Try to "scoop up" the solids (ie... basil, garlic, mustard) and spread over top of shrimp.

Preheat grill to high heat for approximately 15 minutes.  Scrape the grates to clean and lower heat to medium-high heat.  Spray grates with high heat oil spray (grilling spray).  If using a grill pan heat the grill pan over high heat a few minutes and spray with high heat grilling spray.  No need to skewer the shrimp for the grill pan.

Place the shrimp on the grilling surface, presentation side down (meaning the side that you lumped the marinade extras onto).  Grilling time will vary, but the average is 2 minutes per side turning once until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Serve warm and enjoy!