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Basil Grilled Shrimp

7 ingredient recipe, full of flavor and health!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, marination
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Ingredients

  • 0.7 lbs Fresh peeled deveined shrimp or 11 oz or 0.3 kg. Frozen shrimp can also be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato sauce store bought or home made
  • 2 tsp Red vine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • olive oil or any cooking oil for grilling

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, red vine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, cayenne and salt.
  • Now add the shrimp to the bowl and mix to evenly coat. Cover, refrigerate and let it marinate for 1 hour.
  • After an hour, evenly brush olive oil on a grilling pan and heat.
  • Once the pan is heated, add the marinated shrimp and grill until it turns opaque on both sides.
  • Transfer to a serving plate/ bowl and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy with a stir fry noodles, fried rice or salad side!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sugar: 1g
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