Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Tomato, Garlic & Herbs
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons tomato paste; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large shallot, roughly chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1½ teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and de-veined (leave tails on if desired), thawed if frozen

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Tomato, Garlic & Herbs

Shrimp marinated in a mix of olive oil, tomato paste, lemon, garlic & herbs and then grilled until slightly charred.

Servings: 4 - 6

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes

Ingredients

2½ tablespoons tomato paste
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large shallot, roughly chopped
4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and de-veined (leave tails on if desired), thawed if frozen

Instructions

To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients except for the shrimp in a mini food processor or blender; blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
Combine the shrimp and the marinade in a medium bowl and stir until shrimp are evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, thread the shrimp onto skewers (going through the top and bottom of each shrimp). Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the shrimp skewers about 1½ minutes per side. Be sure not to overcook! Serve hot, room temperature or cold.
*If you're entertaining and want to get everything done ahead of time, you can thread the shrimp onto the skewers right after mixing with the marinade.

Pair with

Fresh Corn Salad with Scallions and Basil

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)
Calories: 251
Fat: 15 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 21 g
Sodium: 911 mg
Cholesterol: 191 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.