sw bbq shrimp on tomato salad

Ingredients

1. 1/3 cup packed basil leaves, plus extra leaves for garnish
2. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4. 2 1/4 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons pure ancho chile powder
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
7. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8. 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
9. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10. 24 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
11. 2 tablespoons canola oil
12. 3 large yellow heirloom tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds), sliced 1/4 inch thick
13. 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
14.

Directions

1. In a blender, puree the 1/3 cup of basil leaves with the olive oil until smooth. Season the oil with salt and black pepper.
2. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, mix the sweet smoked paprika with the pure ancho chile powder, light brown sugar, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush the shrimp with the canola oil and season all over with the spice mixture. Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat, turning once, until they are lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes total.
3. Arrange the tomato and onion slices on a platter and drizzle with the basil oil. Top with the shrimp, garnish with the remaining basil leaves and serve.


Make Ahead

The basil oil can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.