Are you looking for a Mother’s Day appetizer for the bbq? This very simple recipe is made with fresh or frozen shrimp (that has been defrosted). Toss together the shrimp with the marinade in the morning and be ready to serve it as quick appetizer in the early evening.

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. tomato sauce
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp. dried basil)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined skewers

Directions:
- In a large bowl, stir together garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated.
- Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com.