Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp with Whipped Feta
Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp is THE dish of the summer! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor for a delicious dinner or appetizer.Tender shrimp are marinated (and drizzled with) the most delicious chimichurri sauce and served over whipped feta. These are so perfect for your next backyard BBQ or cookout!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Chimichurri Shrimp
- 1 1/2 lbs raw 16-20 size shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup minced flat leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro
- 2 teaspoons dried mediterranean oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz block-style feta, room temperature
- 2/3 cup full-fat greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Make the chimichurri sauce. Combine the chopped parsley, cilantro, dried oregano, shallot, grated garlic, aleppo, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer half of the chimichurri sauce to a large mixing bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp. Add the uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp to the mixing bowl with the chimichurri sauce and toss well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 hour.
- Make the whipped feta. In the bowl of a food processor, add the feta, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and aleppo pepper. With the mixer running, stream in the olive oil until the feta is very smooth and easily spreadable. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat a grill. Before using your grill, make sure to clean the grates of any food and debris. Lightly grease the grates with nonstick spray. Preheat your grill to medium heat. If you’re using charcoal, move all the hot coals to one side. Close the lid and wait at least 15 minutes, until the temperature reaches 450 F.
- Prep and grill the shrimp. Thread the marinated shrimp onto grilling skewers in groups of 3-4. If you're using thin wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water beforehand. Once your grill is preheated, place the shrimp on the grill, making sure there is space between each skewer. Close the lid and grill 3-4 minutes per side, until nice grill marks form. Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve the shrimp. Drizzle the grilled shrimp with the remaining chimichurri sauce and squeeze lemon wedges over the top. Serve the grilled shrimp with the feta sauce while warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 46gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 326mgSodium: 871mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 434mgIron: 2mg
