Grilled Shrimp With Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 24 jumbo shrimp, about 2 pounds, shelled and deveined
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Herb butter (see recipe)

4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat outdoor grill or oven broiler to high.
2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the red pepper, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper, and blend well.
3. Arrange 6 shrimps on each of 4 skewers. Brush the sides with oil.
4. Place the shrimp on the grill or under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat source. Cook for about 2 minutes and turn, continue grilling for about 2 minutes more. Serve with herb butter sauce.

15 minutes