Spicy Lemon Shrimp with Basil Mayonnaise

 

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

• 1 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.
• 2 Broil shrimp with tops 2 to 3 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• 3 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.