Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri

Ingredients

• 2 lbslarge shrimp(21-25 count, peeled, deveined, tails on)
• 2 tbspolive oil(for shrimp)
• 1 tspkosher salt
• 0.5 tspblack pepper
• 1 cupfresh parsley(finely chopped)
• 0.25 cupfresh oregano(finely chopped)
• 4 clovesgarlic(minced)
• 0.5 cupextra virgin olive oil(for chimichurri)
• 3 tbspred wine vinegar
• 0.5 tspred pepper flakes
• 12wooden skewers(soaked in water 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. Make chimichurri: combine parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and pinch of salt
2. Let chimichurri sit at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld
3. Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper
4. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each soaked skewer
5. Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat
6. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred
7. Arrange on platter and spoon chimichurri generously over hot shrimp
8. Serve immediately with extra chimichurri on the side