Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons Each Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning
  • 16 whole Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 pound Linguine
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese, Plus More For Garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
  • 5 whole Wooden Skewers

Method

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Brush shrimp with the olive oil.
  • Combine seasonings and coat the shrimp on all sides.
  • Slide the shrimp onto the skewers.
  • Slide the tomatoes onto a separate skewer.
  • Put the shrimp skewers on the grill and grill for approximately 7 minutes on each side or less.
  • Just grill until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
  • Add the tomatoes to the grill to cook during the last 7 minutes.
  • When done, remove them from the grill to a plate and set aside.
  • In the meantime, cook the linguine according to package directions in a pot of salted water.
  • Just before draining the pasta in a colander, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside.
  • After draining the pasta, return the pot to the stove and melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Return the pasta to the pot and add the Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is slightly creamy.
  • Pile the warm linguine onto four plates.
  • Add the grilled shrimp and cherry tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.