Grilled Shrimp

This dish is so darned light and delicious.  The flavor the marinade gives the shrimp is fabulous!  To make the shrimp you will need:

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

skewers

1.)  In a baggie (that is inside a bowl) combine the first 7 ingredients.
Squish the mixture around to combine it.
2.)  Add the shrimp, close the baggie and squish it around again to coat the shrimp.  Refrigerate for up to one hour (no longer or the shrimp will cook).  Soak the skewers.
3.)  Preheat the grill to medium while you skewer the shrimp.  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. 

Serve over a salad for an entree, or plain as an appetizer.  It is so delish you won't need cocktail sauce! 
If you serve it over a salad, try the Avocado dressing listed below, it is a very nice pairing with the shrimp!

Avocado Salad Dressing
1 Ripe avocado, skin removed and pitted
2 tablespoons of sour cream
1 teaspoon sweetener (honey, agave, sugar, etc.)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

1.) In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth.  If it is too thick, add a little more olive oil.
2.)  Refrigerate until ready to use and any leftovers.