Grilled shrimp- scampi style

1 lb large shrimp ( I used the frozen shrimp from Costco)

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 C extra virgin olive oil

4 large garlic cloves, minced

pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

2 TB fresh flat leaf parsley

4 tb freshly squeezed lemon juice

skewers

Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp ( if you need to)

Soak in ice salt water and allow to stand 15 minutes.

Drain, then dry the shrimp with paper towels

In a bowl mix oil, garlic, pepper, parsley and Lemon and shrimp and toss.

slide shrimp on skewers

Grill each side 2 minutes on direct heat.

Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing

2/3 c extra virgin olive oil

3 tb plus 1/4 c fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp anise or fennel seeds

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 package fresh basil

1 large clove garlic

1 tsp grated lemon zest

Whisk 1/3 c oil, 3 tb lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a baggie. Mix. Add chicken.  refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.  

Blend basil, garlic, lemon zest, 1/4 c lemon juice, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a blender until smooth.  Gradually blend and then add 1/3 c oil. Add more salt if desired.

Grill chicken until cooked through.  Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle with the basil sauce.