for U: Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers with Sam the Cooking Guy

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is less expensive and widely available.

red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika provides a milder flavor and is often cheaper.

parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Cilantro is a common substitute and usually less expensive.

Prepare chimichurri by adding flat leaf parsley to a food processor, removing the stems.

Add 6 cloves of peeled garlic to the processor.

Add 2 teaspoons of dried oregano (or more if using fresh).

Add dry cumin and red pepper flakes (about half a teaspoon each).

Add kosher salt to enhance flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the mixture.

Juice 1 lemon, rolling it first to release more juice, and add to the processor, ensuring no seeds are included.

Drizzle in 2/3 cup of olive oil while processing until combined.

Remove chimichurri from the processor and set aside.

Prepare shrimp by rinsing them in cold water until defrosted, about 20 minutes.

Remove the tails from the shrimp by pinching where the tail meets the body.

Skewer the shrimp by threading them onto skewers from the tail end, straightening them as you go.

Brush the skewered shrimp with oil to help seasonings stick.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place the skewers on a flat top grill, spreading them out to avoid sticking.

Once the shrimp start to turn, begin brushing them with chimichurri.

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