shrimp bruschetta skewers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Erica Dudley
Kansas City, KS

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!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For shrimp bruschetta skewers

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

How To Make shrimp bruschetta skewers

  • 1
    HEAT grill to medium heat.
  • 2
    COOK pasta as directed on package.
  • 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.
  • 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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