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Shishito & Shrimp Skewers With Chimichurri

Here's how you make Shishito & Shrimp Skewers With Chimichurri
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup parsley, firmly packed (fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves)
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves, firmly packed (fresh)
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, firmly packed (fresh)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on (about 24)
  • 3 ounces shishito peppers (about 3 ounces, 2 inch, 16 peppers)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
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: Preheat the grill to medium high (about 450° F.

  • Step 2: Process parsley, cilantro, basil, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add lemon rind, juice, crushed red pepper, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until finely chopped and well combined.

  • Step 3: Toss together shrimp and 1/4 cup herb mixture. Thread shrimp onto 4 skewers (do not over crowd...if you have short skewers add more skewers). Thread the peppers onto 4 skewers. Drizzle skewers with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle with black pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

  • Step 4: Place the skewers on the grill coated with cooking spray; grill just until the shrimp are done and peppers are charred, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  • Step 5: Brush the skewers with the remaining herb mixture before serving.


Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
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We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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