Whole Wheat Linguine with Grilled Tomatoes and Shrimp
October 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Ingredients
1 lb Whole wheat linguine
6-8 medium red tomatoes
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shells removed, tail intact
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
2 tsp red chili flakes
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp capers
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 2 Tbsp
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
1. Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and sprinkle with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper and grill until split. Chop and reserve juices.
3. Place shrimp on wooden skewers and marinate in 2 Tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, basil, and chili flakes. Grill until pink and browned on both sides. Do not overcook.
4. Combine pasta, grilled tomatoes, reserved tomato juices, grilled shrimp, onion, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice until well coated. Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with basil.
5. Serve hot or cold.
Naima B Sullivan
Well Fed
Culinary Nutritionist
Chelsea, NYC
www.holisticwellness.com/profiles/wellfed