Bay Scented Shrimp With Basil Mayonnaise
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 ounces fresh basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juice
- 32 jumbo shrimp, raw with heads and shells removed
- 24 bay leaves
- salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak eight in cold water for about half an hour.
- For the basil mayonnaise, plunge the leaves into a small pan of boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl of cold water. (This helps it blend into a smooth paste.)
- Drain and squeeze out any excess water from the leaves and put into a food processor with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Whizz for 1-2 minutes until you have a fine paste. Add all of the mayonnaise and a squeeze of lime juice. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl and chill.
- Thread 4 prawns and 3 bay leaves onto each skewer. Brush all over with the remaining oil. Season well.
- Barbecue the kebabs for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until pink and tender. Spoon the basil mayo into the squeezed out lime halves and serve warm.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)