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Shrimp: Garlic-Marinated Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living, June 2005






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1/8 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  
• Chimichurri Sauce (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Combine shrimp and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
   
   
2. Arrange the marinated shrimp on a greased jelly-roll pan.
   
   
3. Bake at 500º F for 5 to 6 minutes, or until pink. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
   
   Makes 12 appetizer servings.
   
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   CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
   
   • 1-1/2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
   • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
   • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
   • 3 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves
   • 3 Tbsp lime juice
   • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
   • 2 garlic cloves
   • 1 tsp salt
   • 1 tsp ground cumin
   • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
   
   Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
   
   Makes 1 cup.