The Ultimate Grilled Shrimp

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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • Oil
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 2 lemons, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 large head-on jumbo shrimp in the shell, shells split down the back

Directions

Put a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill and get it very hot. If you're using an outdoor grill, take a few paper towels and fold them over several times to make a thick square. Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel, then carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick grilling surface.

Meanwhile, add the butter into a food processor with the basil leaves (reserve a few for garnish), the juice of 1 of the lemons, and salt and pepper. Puree. Stuff about half of the butter under the shells of the shrimp (about 1/2 tablespoon per shrimp). Lay the shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side, brushing with the remaining basil butter a few times as they cook.

To serve, put the shrimp on plates and dot with the remaining basil butter. Squeeze the remaining lemon over the shrimp and garnish the plates with basil leaves.

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  • on December 08, 2011

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    This is the best shrimp recipe I've ever tried. Have used it 5-6 times this year with great success. To stuff the shrimp, I separate the shell from the side of the shrimp and fill the curve of the shell with butter, then press the sides back together to seal the shrimp before grilling.

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  • on October 09, 2010

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    I use more of Tyler's recipes than any other Food Network chef (Ina is a close second. However, I am curious on this one, how or where do you stuff the butter under the shell? I feel kind of silly asking because I am not a novice in the kitchen, but I'm not sure that I understand what is meant here. Any help?? Thanks!!

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  • on September 18, 2010

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    This was so good very quick and easy to make. YUM!
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