Wow! This recipe is great! I have had many different shrimp marinades over the years but this one takes the prize.
A very simple and easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce!
A very simple and easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce!
Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions:
- 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.
NOTES:
- Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
