Bay Scented Shrimp With Basil Mayonnaise

• 2 ounces fresh basil leaves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juice
• 32 jumbo shrimp, raw with heads and shells removed
• 24 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

1. If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak eight in cold water for about half an hour.
2. For the basil mayonnaise, plunge the leaves into a small pan of boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl of cold water.
3. (This helps it blend into a smooth paste.)
4. Drain and squeeze out any excess water from the leaves and put into a food processor with 2 tbsp olive oil.
5. Whizz for 1-2 minutes until you have a fine paste.
6. Add all of the mayonnaise and a squeeze of lime juice.
7. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl and chill.
8. Thread 4 prawns and 3 bay leaves onto each skewer.
9. Brush all over with the remaining oil.
10. Season well.
11. Barbecue the kebabs for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until pink and tender.
12. Spoon the basil mayo into the squeezed out lime halves and serve warm.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bay-scented-shrimp-with-basil-mayonnaise-358725 (may not work)