Asian Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a healthier fat profile.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a tangy flavor with health benefits.

shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is a more affordable protein option.

parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Cilantro can be a cheaper herb alternative in some regions.

Begin by marinating the shrimp. In a glass or other nonreactive bowl, add all ingredients for the marinade except the shrimp and lemon and combine well.

Gently fold in the shrimp, being sure that all the marinade is evenly dispersed.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before you plan on grilling.

While the shrimp are marinating, prepare your chimichurri by adding all the chimichurri ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth or mixing by hand in a bowl for a chunkier texture.

Wrap the chimichurri mixture in plastic and place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the grill.

Once your grill is ready at medium-high heat, wipe the grates off with a lightly oiled clean rag.

Remove the shrimp from your refrigerator and gently place on the cleaned area of the grill.

Grill on each side for approximately 3 minutes.

Grill the lemon pieces, cut side down for a few minutes.

Remove from the grill, place on a serving platter and drizzle with the chimichurri, cilantro leaves, and grilled lemon.

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