Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Tomato, Garlic & Herbs

Grilled shrimp skewers with tomato, garlic, and herbs on a plate.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Tomato, Garlic & Herbs

By Jennifer Segal

Shrimp marinated in a mix of olive oil, tomato paste, lemon, garlic & herbs and then grilled until slightly charred.

Servings: to 6

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 1 20

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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.
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.

Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions: You can thread the shrimp onto the skewers right after mixing with the marinade. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 911mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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