Grilled Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes on Linguine

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.