GRILLED SHRIMP & TOMATOES WITH LINGUINE

Grilled Shrimp & Tomatoes with Linguine image

This fancied-up pasta came about one night when I was coming up with dinner on the fly. We knew it turned out great with the very first bite. -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
16 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, thread tomatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Thread shrimp onto skewers; brush with remaining oil. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over shrimp., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Grill tomatoes, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until slightly softened, turning occasionally., Drain linguine, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. In same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add linguine, cheese and reserved pasta water, tossing to combine. Remove shrimp and tomatoes from skewers; serve with pasta. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges