GARLIC BALSAMIC SHRIMP

Garlic Balsamic Shrimp image

Shrimp in a balsamic vinegar marinade, cooked with onions and peppers on a pan grill.

Provided by Felicia Manocchio

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
skewers

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, garlic, basil, salt, and ground pepper. Place the shrimp, bell pepper, and onion in the bowl, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and allow to marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Heat a pan grill over high heat. Alternately thread the shrimp, onion chunks, and pepper chunks on skewers.
Place skewers on the pan grill, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp is opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 259.3 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g