Grilled Shrimp with Pasta
and Fresh Tomatoes
FRESH TOMATOESThere’s nothing better than Grilled Shrimp tossed with pasta and fresh tomatoes and basil on a cool springtime day. This simple dish can be served hot or cold. Cold for lunch or warm for dinner.
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Both sites will help you grow all the tomatoes, basil and other delicious vegetables you’ll need to make some great Italian dinners throughout the summer including this Grilled Shrimp with pasta and fresh tomatoes.
INGREDIENTS 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined4 large Roma tomatoes, chopped6 baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced1 shallot, chopped3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped10 basil leaves, chopped2 Tbls of butter2 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar1 Tbls of Dijon mustard1/2 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of freshly grated black pepper1 pound of dried or fresh spaghetti
PREPARATION In a medium sized pan sauté the shallots, garlic and mushrooms in the butter and olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and mustard and cook for 5 more minutes.In the meantime bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta a until al dente.Prepare the grill.Brush the shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper.Grill the shrimp directly over the coals or gas burner until pink for around 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain the pasta and toss in the tomatoes, mushrooms and basil mixture.Top with the shrimp and serve. Serves 4
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