Shrimp with Chimichurri Dipping Sauce

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins

Recipe by Relish

Chimichurri is a thick green sauce as common in Argentina as ketchup is in the United States. It's made from herbs, garlic, olive oil and vinegar.

Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce:: 1cup basil leaves; 1cup parsley leaves; 1/2cup cilantro leaves; 1/3cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1clove garlic; 2tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2teaspoon ground cumin; 1teaspoon salt
Shrimp:: 1/2teaspoon cumin; 1/8teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2teaspoon salt; 1 1/2pounds large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined; 1tablespoon canola oil

To make the chimichurri sauce, combine basil, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, cumin and salt in a blender; purée.
For the shrimp, combine cumin, cayenne and salt in a bowl; add shrimp and toss.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side or until just opaque. Transfer to a large platter and let cool in a single layer. Serve with chimichurri sauce.