Memorial Day Recipes

Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! It's great for dinner parties!

Shared by ksteed

Serving Size / Yield

4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 C. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 C. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 C. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 C. capers
  • 3 tsp. caper juice
  • 1/4 C. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 Tbs. garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb. fresh linguine pasta, cooked
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Whisk basil, olive oil, lemon juice, capers, caper juice, tomatoes, and garlic in a bowl to blend.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours.  Prepare grill and bring to a medium high heat.  Brush shrimp with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes turning once, until shrimp are just cooked through.  In a large pasta bowl, combine pasta and shrimp.  Toss with caper-basil vinaigrette.  Serve immediately.

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