Shrimp are quite possibly my favorite food! If cooked correctly, it can be the most delicious meal. I have to give credit to Tyler Florence, this recipe is adapted from his "Ultimate Grilled Shrimp." It is sooooo good (enough to warrant exta "o's").
For basil butter...place one stick of softened unsalted butter in food processor, along with the zest of a lemon, the juice of one lemon, a big bunch of fresh basil, salt and pepper. Blend into a smooth mixture.
For shrimp...using a knife, slice the shrimp down the back (almost butterflied...but not slice all the way through), keeping the shell on. With a butter knife or small spoon, spread basil butter into sliced shrimp. Place on hot grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes of each side until shrimp is pink throughout (be careful not to overcook it...overcooked shrimp taste like rubber). Grab a handful of napkins and enjoy shrimp!!
(pictures include grill, shrimp before and after cooking)
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