2 tablespoons basil plus additional leaves fresh whole green coarsely chopped for garnish
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
1 garlic clove minced
12 ounces shrimp deveined uncooked unpeeled cut in half lengthwise through shell, , shell still attached
2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided for brushing (preferably Ligurian)
1 teaspoon shallots minced
2 giant oxheart tomatoes
Equipment
bowl
sieve
plastic wrap
ramekin
grill
Directions
Cut all tomatoes into 1/3-inch cubes; place in large bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon fleur de sel; toss.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Transfer tomatoes to strainer set over large bowl; let stand 45 minutes to drain well, tossing often.
Transfer tomatoes to medium bowl; stir in chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and shallot. Season with fleur de sel and ground black pepper.
Line six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups with plastic wrap, leaving long overhang. Fill each ramekin with scant 1/2 cup tomato mixture; press to compact. Cover with plastic overhang, pressing firmly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Open up plastic wrap on ramekins. Invert 1 ramekin onto each of 6 plates, releasing tomato mixture.
Brush shrimp with olive oil; sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Grill shrimp, shell side down, 1 1/2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and grill just until opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes longer. Arrange 2 shrimp halves atop tomatoes on each plate.
Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over tomatoes, garnish with whole basil leaves, and serve.