Shelly's Recipe

MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP

Category: Grilled Starters

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

In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.

Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Serves 6