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Cooked Shrimp in a Cast Iron Pan with Basil, Lemons and a Glass of White Wine

Wood Fired Basil Shrimp

Gerry Speirs
Shrimp, fresh basil, butter, garlic, lemon-- clean flavors that come together perfectly in a wood fired oven for a delicious treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 oz salted butter softened
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Apx. amount
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Defrost the shrimp if frozen, rinse, and pat dry.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, toss well.
  • In a food processor, blend the butter and basil until well combined.
  • Place a heavy cast iron skillet into your Forno Bravo oven and let it heat up until very hot.
  • Add some olive oil and the shrimp to the skillet and place back into the oven.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes mixing the shrimp around to cook evenly.
    Shrimp cooking in a cast iron pan in a wood fired oven
  • Add 3 good-sized Tbsp of the basil butter to the skillet and toss making sure the shrimp get well coated in the butter.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.