Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Learn how to marinate shrimp for grilling with this easy marinade of garlicky tomato sauce with vinegar and basil, great with frozen or fresh shrimp.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 skewers
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Stir together olive oil, tomato sauce, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Step 5

Add shrimp to the bowl; stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.