Cannabis-Infused “Emerald Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers”

St. Patrick’s Day Grilled Appetizer with Infused Basil Oil

Bright citrus-marinated shrimp grilled until lightly charred and finished with a measured brush of cannabis-infused basil oil. Fresh, vibrant, and built for controlled dosing without overpowering the natural sweetness of the seafood.

A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 16 shrimp skewers (2 shrimp per skewer).

Using 1.5g of 15% THC flower:

~55mg THC total (infused into basil oil)
~3–4mg per skewer
~6–8mg per 2-skewer serving

Alternative Dosing:
• 1g flower → ~4–5mg per 2-skewer serving
• 2g flower → ~10–12mg per 2-skewer serving

Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Limonene-dominant strain enhances citrus brightness; Caryophyllene supports savory balance.

Step 1: Cannabis-Infused Basil Oil

Ingredients

• 1.5g cannabis flower
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Decarboxylation Method

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Break cannabis into small pieces.
3. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes.
5. Cool completely.

Infusion Method

1. Heat olive oil in small saucepan to 160–170°F.
2. Add decarboxylated cannabis.
3. Maintain temperature for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Strain thoroughly through cheesecloth.
5. Stir in finely chopped basil while oil is warm.
6. Cool and refrigerate.

Shelf life: 7 days refrigerated.

Step 2: Lemon Basil Shrimp

Ingredients

• 32 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (non-infused)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and cracked pepper

1. In bowl, combine lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
3. Marinate 20–30 minutes in refrigerator.
4. Thread shrimp onto skewers (2 per skewer).

Step 3: Grill

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Lightly oil grates.
3. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
4. Remove immediately to prevent overcooking.

Step 4: Dose & Finish

1. Brush each skewer with ½ teaspoon infused basil oil.
2. Garnish with fresh basil ribbons and lemon wedges.
3. Serve immediately.

Safety & Storage

⚠️ 55mg THC total in oil batch
⚠️ Measure brush amount carefully
⚠️ Label infused oil clearly
⚠️ Wait 90 minutes before increasing dose
⚠️ Do not drive

Store cooked shrimp up to 24 hours refrigerated (without infused oil applied until serving).