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GRILLED PRAWNS WITH CITRUS CHIMICHURRI

Servings

12

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

4 mins

We believe simpler is better, like with this dish, where Chef Tim likes to let the wine and fresh ingredients speak for themselves. This dish is for enjoying on a warm evening with a glass of Ferrari-Carano wine.

Ingredients

  • 36 each prawns, 16/20, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 3 cups Citrus Chimichurri
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

CITRUS CHIMICHURRI

  • 2 each shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup garden peppers (Fresno Chili)
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. orange zest
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup Italian parsley, stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup oregano, stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup thyme, stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oile

Directions

In a stainless-steel bowl, marinate the shrimp with 1 cup of the chimichurri. Let the mixture rest for one hour. On a hot grill, cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side. For service, drizzle the chimichurri over the grilled shrimp and enjoy.

CITRUS CHIMICHURRI

Combine shallot, chili, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, citrus zest, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit 15 – 30 minutes. Stir in herbs and additional salt. Whisk in olive oil