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Showing posts with label Basil. Show all posts

January 18, 2013

Shrimp Scampi


2 lb. jumbo shrimp,uncooked
1/2 lb. butter
1/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. parsley
3/4 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 clove garlic,  minced
3/4 tsp.  salt
1 tsp. lemon juice

Peel and slice raw shrimp almost through.    Place in baking and broiling dish with sliced side up.    Combine all other ingredients in saucepan over low heat until melted.    Cover shrimp with sauce.  

Bake for 15 minutes at 450°,  then broil for 5 minutes.     (Adjust bake and broil times for size of shrimp.)


June 23, 2012

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients for lemon herb marinade:
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
grated rind of one lemon
2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 and 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 and 1/2 tsp crushed sweet basil
1/2 tsp crushed thyme
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup oil

Combine all ingredients and put in a freezer bag or container for marinating.
Add 1 frying chicken cut up in parts and marinate for 6-8 hours.
place on grill skin side up over medium heat. cook for 20 to 25 minutes basting often with marinade.
Turn over, cook for 20 minutes later. Serve once juices run clear.