Australian shrimp on the barbie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cup(1 stick) butter,melted
¼cupOlive oil
¼cupMinced fresh herbs (parsley,thyme and cilantro)
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
3largesGarlic cloves,crushed
1tablespoonMinced shallot
Salt and pepper,freshly ground
11/2 lb medium large shrimp,unpeeled

Directions

Spinach leaves Lemon slices

Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl.Mix in shrimp.Marinate at room temperature 1 hour or in the refrigerator 5 hours,stirring occasionally. Prepare barbecue with medium hot coals.Thread shrimp on narrow skewers.Grill until just opaque,about 2 minutes per side.Line platter with spinach.Arrange skewers on platter.Garnish with lemon and serve. Makes 8 servings.