Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp are easy enough for any weeknight, but really wow at your weekend BBQ. We’re in love with this simple supper, and SO ready for summer!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Chill Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 46 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
¼cupolive oil
3tablespoonsdry white wineoptional
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
3clovesfresh garlicminced
2 ½teaspoonsItalian seasoning
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonlight brown sugar
8-10basil leavesfinely chopped
2poundslarge shrimppeeled and deveined
Instructions
In a large container, whisk together all ingredients except the shrimp.
Add shrimp to marinade and gently toss to cover the shrimp in marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard leftover marinade.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and opaque