Gambas a la parilla (tomato, garlic and shrimp skewers)

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupseafood cocktail sauce
¼cupolive oil
3largescloves garlic, finely chopped
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons; dried basil, cru
¼to 1/2 teaspoon salt
¼to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1poundsraw jumbo shrimp, peeled and devein; ed
10to 12 large cloves garlic, peeled (opt; ional)
1basket (about 16) cherry tomatoes
1hot cooked rice

Directions

COMBINE cocktail sauce, oil, finely chopped garlic, basil, salt and cayenne pepper in large bowl; mix well. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

ADD garlic cloves to boiling water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.

Alternately thread garlic, shrimp and tomatoes on skewers. Reserve remaining marinade for basting. GRILL or broil, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade, for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice.

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