Easiest Way to Prepare Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers

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Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions daily. They are fine and they look fantastic. Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers is something which I have loved my entire life.

I skewered the shrimp onto bamboo skewers and marinated it for a couple hours. It turned out so good - I would definitely make this again! We all loved it though we made a few minor changes.

How to Prepare Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers

To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook grilled italian herb shrimp skewers using 19 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers:

1. Prepare Shrimp
2. Take 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
3. Get 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4. Make ready 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
5. Make ready 1 shallot, roughly chopped
6. Prepare 4 clove large garlic
7. Prepare 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
8. Prepare 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
9. Make ready 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
10. Get 1 1/2 tsp sugar
11. Prepare 1 tsp salt
12. Get 2 lb jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
13. Make ready Linguine
14. Take 2 cup boiling salted water
15. Make ready 1 lb linguine
16. Prepare 3 oz mozzarella cheese
17. Prepare 1/4 cup Parmesan-reggiano cheese
18. Prepare 1 can 14.5 ounce diced fire roasted tomatoes
19. Make ready 2 tsp dried oregano

If living in Italy has taught me one thing it's that Italians love their fish and seafood! So you either learn to love it or deal with it. These skewers are a simple, quick, and fresh-tasting entrée. Shrimp cook fast, making them great for the broiler—but watch the time I also used a grill pan instead of broiling the shrimp as to make sure they do not overcook.

Instructions

Instructions to make Grilled Italian Herb Shrimp Skewers:

1. To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients except the shrimp, linguini, and water in a food processor or blender; blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
2. Combine the shrimp and the marinade in a medium bowl and stir until shrimp are evenly coated.
3. Let shrimp marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
4. Boil a large pit of salted water.
5. Once boiling, add linguini to the salted water.
6. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes for a slightly al dente finish.
7. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat.
8. Meanwhile, thread the shrimp onto skewers (going through the neck and tail of each shrimp).
9. Lightly do a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and , using tongs, carefully rub over the grill grates several times until glossy and coated.
10. Grill the shrimp skewers 2 minute per side. Be sure not to overcook!
11. Drain linguini, tossing under a cold water stream to prevent the strands from sticking together for about 10 seconds.
12. Strain the majority of the water and return the linguine to the pot.
13. Add the cheeses, tomatoes, and oregano o the linguine; mix until the cheese has melted and stir to combine.
14. Plate the linguine and top with the shrimp and extra marinade.
15. Serve hot and enjoy!

Preheat your grill according to directions. Skewer the shrimp, tomatoes and red onion, alternating. Fresh herbs, garlic, and a splash of spice helps make these shrimp Italian. Just wait 'til you try them dipped in marinara instead of cocktail sauce. If desired, place shrimp on skewers or in a grill basket.

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