"Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or a marinade for meats. My chimichurri shrimp version incorporates dill and lime, which give it a brighter flavor, making it ideal for spring and summer entertaining".
TIME & SERVINGS
PREP TIME:25 MIN
STANDING GRILL: 10 MIN
YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENT
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 cherry tomatoes
Crusty bread
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 cherry tomatoes
Crusty bread
INSTRUCTIONS(STEPS)
- Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Reserve 6 tablespoons mixture for serving. Place remaining mixture in a bowl; toss with shrimp and vegetables. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Alternately thread shrimp and vegetables onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve on bed of additional herbs, with crusty bread and reserved sauce.