Grilled shrimp with pasta and fresh tomatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Large shrimp
¾ cup Fruity olive oil
Salt & fresh black pepper
3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 Shallot minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 larges Ripe tomatoes, cut into
Chunks
20 Leaves fresh basil, roughly
Chopped
1 pounds Penne

Directions

time to cook 45 minutes:

Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta; start a charcoal fire or light a gas grill. Brush the shrimp with about ¼ c olive oil; sprinkle them with salt and pepper. mix together the remaining olive oil, 2 TB of the vinegar, the shallot, and mustard, and season with salt and pepper. taste to add more vinegar if needed.

set the tomatoes in a large bowl to marinade with the vinaigrette and basil. Grill the shrimp over high heat until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side; meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, toss with the tomatoes, top with the grilled shrimp, and serve.

Crawfish works great with this dish also.

Submitted By VERNON PHIPPS On 09-06-95

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