Ingredients
1
tablespoon grated lemon peel
3
tablespoons lemon juice
3/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
3
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1
lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (22 to 25 shrimp), thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1/2
cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Preparation
Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp; toss to coat. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread shrimp.
Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
In food processor, place basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and process until chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.
