Learn how to marinate shrimp for grilling with this easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce. Don't let the cayenne pepper scare you — you don't even taste it. My young kids love it. It is also a big hit with company and easy to prepare. I make this with frozen or fresh shrimp and use my indoor electric grill if the weather is not good for outdoor grilling. Try it with a salad, baked potato, and garlic bread.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cups olive oil
- 0.25 cups tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 6 skewers
Instructions
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1
Stir together olive oil, tomato sauce, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
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Add shrimp to the bowl; stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
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3
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
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Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
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Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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6
Serve hot and enjoy!
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