Bay-scented prawns with basil mayonnaise

• fresh basil leaves↗2 упаковки по 20 г packs
• olive oil↗6 ст. л. tbsp
• mayonnaise in a jar↗250 мл ml
• lime↗сік 1 шт. pcs
• large fresh raw prawns↗32 шт. pcs

  heads and shells removed

• small fresh bay leaves24 шт. pcs
• olive oil↗6 ст. л. tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   If you are using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill. For the basil mayonnaise, plunge the leaves into a small pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of cold water – this softens the leaves and makes it easier to turn them into a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Drain the leaves, squeeze out excess moisture and place them in a blender with 2 tbsp olive oil. Blend for 1–2 minutes until you get a smooth paste. Add all the mayonnaise and a little lime juice, mix until homogeneous, then transfer to a bowl and refrigerate to chill.

3. 3

   Thread 4 prawns and 3 bay leaves onto each skewer. Brush them with the remaining oil, season to taste and grill for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until the prawns turn pink and are tender. Serve the basil mayonnaise in lime halves squeezed of juice, and serve hot.