Bay Scented Shrimp With Basil Mayonnaise

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 ounces fresh basil leaves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juice
• 32 jumbo shrimp, raw with heads and shells removed
• 24 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 if using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak eight in cold water for about half an hour.
• 2 for the basil mayonnaise, plunge the leaves into a small pan of boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl of cold water. (this helps it blend into a smooth paste.)
• 3 drain and squeeze out any excess water from the leaves and put into a food processor with 2 tbsp olive oil.
• 4 whizz for 1-2 minutes until you have a fine paste. add all of the mayonnaise and a squeeze of lime juice. blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl and chill.
• 5 thread 4 prawns and 3 bay leaves onto each skewer. brush all over with the remaining oil. season well.
• 6 barbecue the kebabs for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until pink and tender. spoon the basil mayo into the squeezed out lime halves and serve warm.