Tomato-Basil Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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“I promise you that these are THE best, most perfectly seasoned shrimp you will ever eat," says Jennifer Fulk of Moreno Valley, California. "My husband doesn't normally care for shrimp, but he raves over these!”

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Tomato-Basil Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 skewer equals 218 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 224 mg cholesterol, 302 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato-Basil Shrimp Skewers in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008, p37