Cilantro Chimichurri Shrimp and Rice

Fresh flavors are abundant and so bright over rice and shrimp in this award-winning recipe!

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
2 red jalapeno peppers, seeded
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tsp red wine vinegar
6 Tbs olive oil, divided
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb medium shrimp*, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked long grain rice

Step 2 - Mix Ingredients

Preheat grill or broiler. Combine cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, salt and pepper in food processor; process until fine texture; set aside.

Step 3 - Broil the Shrimp

Toss shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; arrange on grill or rack in broiler pan.

Grill or broil 4 inches from heat source 2 minutes on each side or until opaque in center.

Step 4 - Final

Combine hot rice with half of the cilantro mixture; mix well. Place on platter; top with shrimp and spoon remaining cilantro mixture over shrimp.

Servings: 4
Time: 1 hour