Lemon Basil Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I leave the tail on)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces melted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 -3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 lemon, juice of, depending how lemony you like it, a medium or large lemon
  • salt
  • white pepper

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
  2. Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
  4. Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

662 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 55.3g 71% DV
Carbs 35.9g 13% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10034.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 369.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 214.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 182.8mg 14% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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