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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri Salsa

Perfectly tender grilled shrimp served with a spiced chimichurri sauce. You're going to want to make this soon! These shrimp skewers can be put together in no time at all and are great for summer entertaining. Make them this weekend!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Marinade time5 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: North American, south american
Keyword: shrimp, slasa
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 30 shrimp peeled, cleaned and de veined
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 dried chili finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

For the Chimichurri Salsa:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup parsley minced or very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 fresh chilies de seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make the Salsa

  • Add all the salsa ingredients to a small bowl and stir well. You can keep it on the counter or it in the fridge to chill. This salsa is best fresh but will keep up to 24 hours in the fridge

Prepare the Shrimp

  • If using shrimp in their shells, peel and clean them first.
  • Make the marinade by adding the lime juice. olive oil, chilies, garlic, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the marinade over the shrimp and leave for about 5 minutes.
  • Skewer the shrimp on either wooden or metal skewers.
  • Cook over a medium heat preheated barbecue for 2 -3 minutes per side. Spoon over extra marinade while cooking. Shrimp with turn white on the inside and pink on the outside when fully cooked.
  • Remove from the barbecue and serve with the chimichurri salsa.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

I used two fresh cayenne peppers.  These are a little on the spicy side, so adjust according to taste.  You could use jalapeños or fresno peppers.  Ideally fresh peppers are needed for this recipe, but if you only have dried cayenne peppers, use those. 
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri Salsa
Amount Per Serving (1 skewer)
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 818mg36%
Potassium 48mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 303IU6%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.