Cilantro Chimichurri Shrimp Or Chicken & Rice - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaf
2 red jalapeno chiles, seeded
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 lb chicken tenders
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Preparation
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Preheat grill or broiler.
Combine cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 cup oil (4 tablespoons), salt and pepper in food processor; process until fine texture; set aside.
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.
Combine hot rice with half of the cilantro mixture; mix well. Place on platter; top with shrimp and spoon remaining cilantro mixture over shrimp.
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