shrimp bruschetta skewers

Name: Shrimp Bruschetta Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) orzo pasta, uncooked; 3/4 cup(s) kraft italian vinaigrette (or any oil based dressing); 3 clove(s) garlic, minced and divided; 1 pound(s) uncooked large shrimp peeled, deveined; 1 1/2 pound(s) cherry tomatoes (about 40), divided; 1/2 pound(s) baguette (1/2 of 16-oz. loaf), cut into 24 cubes; 1 bunch(es) green onions; 1 cup(s) fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

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Erica Dudley

Kansas City, KS

Updated on Jun 1, 2011

I'm ok in the kitchen, I know the basics. My skills are expanding and I'm super excited to learn new techniques and recipes. I don't have any original recipes to share yet, I collect all kinds from everywhere and pass along my favorites. This one comes from kraftrecipes.com, enjoy!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup kraft italian vinaigrette (or any oil based dressing)
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 pound uncooked large shrimp peeled, deveined
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 40), divided
1/2 pound baguette (1/2 of 16-oz. loaf), cut into 24 cubes
1 bunch green onions
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make shrimp bruschetta skewers

Step 1

HEAT grill to medium heat.

Step 2

COOK pasta as directed on package.
Step 3

MEANWHILE, mix 1/4 cup dressing and 1/3 of garlic. Thread shrimp onto 6 skewers; thread 24 tomatoes onto 6 additional skewers alternately with bread. Grill all skewers 3 min., turning and brushing occasionally with half the dressing mixture. Remove tomato skewers from grill. Place onions in single layer on grill grate. Grill onions and shrimp 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink and onions are crisp-tender, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing mixture.
Step 4

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Quarter remaining tomatoes. Add to pasta with remaining dressing, garlic and basil; mix lightly. Slice onions; stir into pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with shrimp skewers.
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