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Chimichurri Shrimp With Cilantro Lime Rice

Here's how you make Chimichurri Shrimp With Cilantro Lime Rice
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR THE CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Parsley, chopped (1 bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • FOR CILANTRO LIME RICE
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 90 grams dry rice (dry, 1 cup basmati rice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 red pepper, small dice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix together first 6 ingredients, creating a chimichurri sauce.

  • Step 2: Toss half of sauce with the shrimp and set half aside.

  • Step 3: Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp turn pearly and opaque (safe internal temperature 145°F).

  • Step 4: For the cilantro lime rice, combine the chicken stock, garlic, salt and rice in a medium-sized pot.

  • Step 5: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

  • Step 6: Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.

  • Step 7: Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, zest and red pepper.

  • Step 8: Top the cilantro lime rice with the cooked shrimp and finish with a drizzle of the remaining half of the chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately, refrigerating any leftovers.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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