Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers

When we are having people over, we always like to have a little something for them to snack on while they enjoy their summer drinks, or waiting on the main meal.

But, we don't like to serve up fatty cheese and crackers, or the old staple chips and salsa. It's been done. It's tired. So we do a step better, with fun, delicious, grilled shrimp skewers. And trust us, it's always the first appetizer to go. (People grabbing two or three skewers at a time...)

But this easy, prepare-ahead recipe is great for warm weather and the flavors have just the right amount of savory citrus, and enough satiating protein from the shrimp to keep our appetites in check. 

Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
2 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 teaspoons of sea salt
1 teaspoon of cracked pepper
wooden skewers

Method:
1. In a bowl, combine garlic, basil, parsley, dijon, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Combine well with a fork.  Add shrimp and toss.  If time allows, let the shrimp marinate for 1 hour or over night.

2. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.  Skewer shrimp onto the sticks.  Grill for 1 minute on each side until pink.  Serve warm, at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve cold.