Rosemary-Grilled Shrimp with Tuscan Bean Salad

A friend called me to figure out how to plan "Fourth of July" party. She had me design her Fourth of July invitations. The invitation to your party really sets the theme. She then said that she didn't want to have the same old thing menu. I gave her my never fail "Rosemary-Grilled Shrimp with Tuscan Bean Salad". This is the recipe that people LOVE!

So here goes:

Rosemary-Grilled Shrimp with Tuscan Bean Salad Recipe

2 lbs uncooked shrimp (peeled)
2 cans of white beans (large cans)
1 cup chopped and seeded tomatoes (you can add more if you like tomatoes)
1 red onion (chopped)
¼ olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon of flaked hot pepper (optional)

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Wisk until well blended. In a large zip lock bag place 3 tablespoons of marinade. Place shrimp in the refrigerator for a 1/2 hour. Turn shrimp once.

Place beans, tomatoes, onion and marinade in a bowl and gently mix. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Place shrimp on a skewer and cook on grill for no more than 3 minutes on each side.

I serve this with either orzo or rice and of course really good bread. This sooooo easy recipe wows the crowds.
Hope you enjoy.

Elizabeth
www.invitetheparty.com