Grilled Shrimp With Pasta and Fresh Tomatoes

This is a perfect summer recipe: it combines fresh ingredients and is pretty light (actually it is a great recipe for the entire year!!)

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Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
20 leaves fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 pound penne

Directions:

1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta; start a charcoal fire or light a gas grill.
2. Brush the shrimp with about 1/4 cup olive oil; sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
3. Mix together the remaining olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the shallot, and mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Taste to add more vinegar if needed.
4. Set the tomatoes in a large bowl to marinade with the vinaigrette and basil.
5. Grill the shrimp over high heat until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, toss with the tomatoes, top with the grilled shrimp, and serve.

Enjoy your meal !!
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