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Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and Tzatziki

Name: Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Chimichurri Sauce:; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup parsley; 1 small chile (I use fresno chiles); 3–4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; Shrimp and Extras:; 1 pound jumbo shrimp, raw; 1/2 cup tzatziki, for serving; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving; bread or rice for serving

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

25m

This flavorful dish combines succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, served with fluffy rice and a side of creamy tzatziki. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, it's a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and refreshing flavors. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

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Servings: 2

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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 small chile (I use fresno chiles)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 pound jumbo shrimp, raw

1/2 cup tzatziki, for serving

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving

bread or rice for serving

Blitz up your sauce in a food processor. It will be somewhat emulsified and it will settle a bit as it rests. If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop everything and mix together in a bowl. Divide the sauce into three bowls: one bowl for tossing with the shrimp, one bowl for brushing while cooking, and one bowl for brushing at the table.

Thaw shrimp (if frozen) and remove shells and tails (if necessary or desired). Pat dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with one third of the chimichurri.

Thread the saucy shrimp onto soaked wood skewers. Transfer to a grill pan, grill, or standard sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the size of your shrimp. Brush with additional sauce as you cook. Cook until no longer translucent, or until 145 degrees.

I like to toss some cherry tomatoes with a spoonful of my reserved chimichurri and then plate it all up: rice, tomatoes, shrimp, and a little side dish of tzatziki just for something extra to dip and dunk.

Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and Tzatziki

Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce

Shrimp And Extras

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Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and Tzatziki

Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce

Shrimp And Extras

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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