Shrimp in Lemon Aioli

This can be a delicious appetizer.  

However, it can also be a satisfying meal served  

With rice or a salad and crusty Italian bread. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Lemon – sliced thinly
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbs. fresh chives – minced
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 lb. large shrimp – cleaned
• 2 tsps. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp sea salt

METHOD:

1. Finely mince a few slices of the lemon and stir into the mayonnaise with the chives and lemon juice in a bowl.  Cover with plastic and set in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.  
2. Preheat your grill and season your grill plate. 
3. Peel and devein the shrimp and put in a bowl, drizzle with olive and a sprinkle of paprika and salt.  Stir to coat the shrimp so that it is covered all over. 
4. Cook the shrimp on the prepared grill until they are bright pink and the inside is no longer transparent.  This will take about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve with the lemon aioli with a few lemon slices on the side.
5. Don’t forget the crusty Italian bread to sop up any juices! 

BUON MANGIATA!