Make-Ahead Chimichurri Shrimp and Corn Salad

Make-Ahead Chimichurri Shrimp and Corn Salad
The recipe Make-Ahead Chimichurri Shrimp and Corn Salad could satisfy your South American craving in about 45 minutes. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 350 calories, 12g of protein, and 22g of fat. Not If you have chili flakes, olive oil, bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet. It works well as a side dish.

Instructions

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Preheat broiler. Rub bell pepper skin with 2 teaspoons oil, and toss fennel with another 2 teaspoons oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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Lay pepper and fennel, in single layer, on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, stirring fennel and rotating pepper, until pepper skin is charred and cracked and fennel is just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
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Let pepper cool, then peel skin, discard seeds and finely chop.
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Meanwhile, bring medium pot of water to boil with butter and large pinch salt. Boil corn cobs until kernels turn bright yellow, 3 to 4 minutes, then remove. Turn heat down to simmer and add shrimp. Simmer gently until just bright pink, about 3 minutes, then run under very cold water, peel shells and devein.
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Cut kernels off corn and mix in bowl with shrimp, fennel and bell peppers. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
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For chimichurri, combine cilantro, parsley, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, chili flakes and garlic in blender or food processor and pulse until combined but a bit chunky; season with pinch salt. Refrigerate chimichurri overnight; before eating or taking to go, fold into corn and shrimp salad.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve
An intense golden color with hints of ocher, the wine has a nose of ripe fruit, quince. In the mouth the attack is both supple and full, with notes of honey and spices. The final perfectly balances sugar and acidity.Pair this wine alongside pan-fried foie gras, grilled or roasted white meats (pork, veal), rabbit, poultry in cream sauce, smoked fish, mushroom dishes such as risotto.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings2
Health Score28
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