Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Simply delicious and easy!  Perfect for a quick summer dinner.


Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Adapted from this recipe on Allrecipes.com

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, vinegar, basil, salt and cayenne.  Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir until coated.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat.  Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piecing once near the tail and then near the head.  Discard marinade
3. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Notes & Suggestions:

I use ketchup instead of the tomato sauce, instead of opening a whole can of tomato sauce just for 1/4 cup.

I let these marinate for about an hour.  If you don't have time to let them marinate, just brush the shrimp with the marinade while they're grilling and they will still have a wonderful flavor.