Grilled Shrimp and Pitas with Chickpea Puree

Grilled Shrimp and Pitas with Chickpea Puree
Grilled Shrimp and Pitas with Chickpea Puree is a pescatarian recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 710 calories, 40g of protein, and 46g of fat. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of butter, fresh-ground pepper, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Light the grill or heat the broiler. Thread the shrimp onto four skewers.
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Brush the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle with the oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
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In a medium saucepan, heat 5 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
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Add the chickpeas, water, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and heat until warmed through. With a potato masher, mash the chickpeas. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and the parsley. Cover to keep warm.
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Grill or broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 4 minutes in all. Meanwhile, spread both sides of each pita with the butter and grill or broil, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes in all.
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Cut into quarters.
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In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons each of oil and lemon juice. Mound the chickpeas on plates. Top with the shrimp skewers and surround with the pita quarters.
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Pour the lemon oil over the shrimp and chickpeas.
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Wine Recommendation: The ingredients here practically demand the citrus and herb flavors of a sauvignon blanc. A version from California will be a bit softer than the classic French Sancerre or Pouilly-Fum, but in this case avoid wines labeled Fum Blanc. Though also made from sauvignon blanc, they tend to be more oaky.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Esperto Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 10 dollars per bottle.
Esperto Pinot Grigio
Esperto Pinot Grigio
Brilliant straw color with reflections of gold. Crisp and clean with delicate nose of orange flower and wild rose with apricot, white peach and orange peel. Crisp, dry and well structured with golden apple and citrus.Wonderfully versatile. Excellent as an apertif and the perfect complement to light appetizers, salads, grilled chicken and fresh seafood. Enjoy well chilled.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score13
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