Chimichurri Shrimp Bowl with White Rice
In this recipe, shrimp is paired with Success® White Rice and chimichurri, an Argentinian herb sauce that’s fresh and zesty, for a perfect special occasion meal!
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® White Rice
- 1 cup packed parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on)
Instructions
For a flavorful spring dish, this is hard to beat! Packed with herbs and shrimp, this fresh, tasty dinner is a winner that’s perfect for special occasions or any night when you want a delicious dish with Success® White Rice in record time.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Preheat grill pan or barbecue to medium high heat.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, chili pepper, salt and pepper until combined; stir in shallot.
Step 3
Toss shrimp with half of the chimichurri. Cook shrimp on greased, preheated grill pan or barbecue for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.
Step 4
Serve cooked shrimp over rice. Drizzle remaining chimichurri over top.
Recipe Tip
Play around with flavor by adding your favorite herbs to the chimichurri. Try using basil, mint, fresh oregano or green onion.
Argentinian Inspiration!
If sunny days make you crave bright, fresh dinners bursting with herbs, this is the dish for you! Quick-cooking, it boasts a delicious homemade chimichurri sauce made from parsley, cilantro, garlic, red chili pepper, olive oil and red wine vinegar. This delicious, uncooked sauce is a favorite in Argentina and Uruguay, where it’s traditionally served with beef. We think it’s so good that you’ll want to serve it with every protein you can find!
Whip this up for a weeknight dinner or make it for guests. It’s not only beautiful to look at, it’s also easy to prepare. Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge until it’s time for dinner. Any leftover sauce can be used within a few days, on beef, chicken or fish.
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