Description
Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers made with a tangy tomato marinade, fresh basil, and garlic. A quick and flavourful grilled shrimp recipe ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, your call)
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper until it looks nicely blended.
- Add the 2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss until everything is coated.
- It’s best to cover and let it sit in the fridge for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes so they don’t burn.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, not too tightly, so the heat can get around them.
- Preheat your grill. Lightly oil the grill grate so nothing sticks.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You’ll know they’re ready when the shrimp turn pink and slightly firm with a bit of char.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest for a minute or two. S
- Serve right away while they’re still juicy.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Caz
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 375.4 mg
- Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
- Cholesterol: 243.3 mg
