Sriracha & Garlic Grilled Shrimp

       I love grilling so much, especially in the summer time.  Preparing this much shrimp ahead of time allows me to have planned meals (read:keeps me from eating junk food lol)  througout the week.  I use these as a side, or for a quick salad.  I normally grill one batch the first day and let the second  batch marinate overnight and grill it for something rich like Shrimp Alfredo (recipe coming soon :-) 

This is a really simple yet very flavorful recipe.  It's quick and easy to make and most of the items you probably already have in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

1 cup olive oil                


2 Tablespoons of Parsley(dry or fresh)

2 tablespoons Sriracha

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

Vegetables:

I used tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Zucchini's.  I didn't actually eat any of them besides the Zucchini's.  The rest were just for added flavor (the tomatoes because they were pretty and i needed to use it up lol)  But use whatever vegetables you like!

Other Tools Needed:

Wooden skewers

(MAKE SURE TO SOAK YOUR SKEWERS FOR 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning)

                                   Directions                            

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, Sriracha hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, , salt, and black pepper. Pour  marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour (or more).
2. Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque. ENJOY!