Spicy Lemon Shrimp With Basil Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb large shrimp, uncooked, thawed if frozen and tails peeled, deveined
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing

Preparation

Set oven control to broil. In medium glass or plastic bowl, stir lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil until well mixed. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
Spread shrimp in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Broil 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 tablespoon oil. Cover and process until basil is chopped. Add mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise.