Zesty Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8-10 pieces wooden skewers soaked in water

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. 2 Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. 4 Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, piercing through the tail and head of each shrimp.
5. 5 Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
6. 6 Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute before serving.