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Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These chimichurri grilled shrimp skewers are a great addition to your summer BBQ menu! Made with a homemade blender chimichurri sauce and marinated shrimp it's bursting with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1 cup Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add your cleaned and defrosted shrimp to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Make your chimichurri sauce - In a blender, or food processor, add garlic, red onion, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, and kosher salt.
  • Pulse until combined, but chunky. 
  • Toss 1/4 of the chimichurri with the shrimp and set aside 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat your grill to medium heat, between 325-350 degrees F.  
  • While the grill preheats, add your shrimp onto the skewers. You’ll need about 4-6 skewers depending on the length of the skewers and the size of the shrimp.
  • Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side. Or until they’re opaque and curl a bit.
  • When the thickest part of the shrimp, the opposite side of the tail, turns opaque and is no longer translucent, they’re done! 
Course Main Course
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