Grilled shrimp with pasta & fresh tomatoes

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLarge shrimp
¾cupFruity olive oil
Salt & fresh black pepper
3tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
1Shallot minced
1teaspoonDijon mustard
4largesRipe tomatoes, cut into
Chunks
20Leaves fresh basil, roughly
Chopped
1poundsPenne

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 oliveoil, 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.