Chimichurri Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Name: Chimichurri Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Cook time: 30
Ingredients: 3 large Garlic Cloves; 2 Tbsp Red Onion; 1 Tbsp Red Chili Flakes; 1 cup Cilantro; 1 cup Parsley; 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar; 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/2 lb Large Shrimp; 6 null Bamboo Skewers; 1 null Avocado; 1/2 one head Boston Lettuce

Recipe by Megan Horsley

Ingredients

Cook Time

30m

Prep Time

Ingredients

Serves 03

Chimichurri is a delicious Argentinian parsley and cilantro sauce that is fresh, zesty and pairs well with grilled meat or fish. This recipe uses shrimp which makes for a quick and easy meal to prep for your next barbecue. The Boston lettuce offers a light vehicle for the saucy grilled shrimp making this the perfect main or appetizer for a hot summer night.

Instructions

1
Preheat the grill to 400℉.
2
In a small bowl mix together the garlic, red onion, red chili flakes, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, oil and salt.
3
Put the shrimp on the skewers and marinate in the chimichurri for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Set aside the unused marinade.
4
Grill the shrimp for three to four minutes on each side. If using, brush the avocado with some of the marinade and grill for five minutes. Take the shrimp off the skewers and place them on the lettuce leaves. Top with the leftover marinade and the grilled avocado. Enjoy!

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