Recipe: Summer Pasta with Grilled Shrimp (using fresh tomatoes and basil)

SUMMER PASTA WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

1 lb. medium shrimp
7 tbsp. olive oil, divided use
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided use
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs. tomatoes (about 3) cut in to 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
3/4 lb. uncooked linguine or other pasta

In medium bowl combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic and the salt and pepper to taste. Thread the shrimp on skewers.

Light the grill.

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil and remaining garlic, basil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until just done. Drain.

Grill shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 3 minutes in all. Toss pasta with the shrimp and tomato mixture and serve.

Source: The Washington Post, July, 1996