Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Tomato, Garlic & Herbs
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons tomato paste; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon); 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 crushed red pepper flakes; 1½ teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 lbs jumbo (21/25) shrimp, (peeled and de-veined (leave tails on if desired), thawed if frozen)

Instructions

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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 to 1 hour.

30 min

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.

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