Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde
15 min.
2
369kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? Look no further than this delicious Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde, a dish that's not only bursting with flavor but also caters to various dietary preferences, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. This vibrant meal takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect choice for a quick yet impressive starter or a light snack.

The secret to this recipe lies in the zesty salsa verde, a refreshing blend of fresh herbs like mint and parsley, combined with the umami punch of anchovies and capers. Each element in the sauce complements the grilled shrimp perfectly, creating a delectable balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The shimmer of extra-virgin olive oil and the tangy hint of lemon juice tie everything together, providing a bright finish that will leave you wanting more.

Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a tasty way to start your meal, these grilled shrimp are sure to impress. Serve them with lemon wedges for an extra splash of acidity that enhances the dish even further. Your guests won’t believe how easy it is to make a restaurant-quality dish at home. Dive into this flavorful experience, and let your culinary creativity shine!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • tablespoon capers rinsed chopped
  • cup flat leaf parsley leaves minced
  • clove garlic minced
  •  juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon cut into wedges
  • cup mint leaves minced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper black
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Mince the garlic, capers, and anchovies; transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Add ½ tsp of the salt; stir in the mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Pour the canola oil onto a grill pan over. Use a paper towel to spread it evenly over all the surfaces, wiping away the excess.
  4. Place the grill pan over medium high heat and allow it to get very hot.Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp by slicing down the center of each, lengthwise, almost but not completely through. De-veined will have a the lengthwise slit already. Follow this line to making the slit deeper to butterfly each one. Open both sides to lay as flat as possible. Season with the remaining ½ tsp of salt and the pepper.Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side, depending on size, until the shrimp just turn pink and opaque.
  5. Place 4 shrimp on each plate and spoon some of the sauce over them.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat81.37%
Carbs13.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.75
Glycemic Load
1.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.713043402071%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
19.22mg
Hesperetin
19.52mg
Naringenin
0.5mg
Apigenin
65.88mg
Luteolin
4.23mg
Kaempferol
10.98mg
Myricetin
4.8mg
Quercetin
14.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.2kcal
18.46%
Fat:35.14g
54.06%
Saturated Fat:4.5g
28.1%
Carbohydrates:13.56g
4.52%
Net Carbohydrates:8.73g
3.18%
Sugar:2.06g
2.29%
Cholesterol:4.8mg
1.6%
Sodium:1420.19mg
61.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.54g
9.08%
Vitamin K:516.12µg
491.54%
Vitamin C:83.3mg
100.97%
Vitamin A:3513.96IU
70.28%
Vitamin E:5.57mg
37.11%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.57%
Iron:4.09mg
22.7%
Folate:82.97µg
20.74%
Fiber:4.82g
19.3%
Calcium:138.23mg
13.82%
Potassium:449.08mg
12.83%
Magnesium:46.75mg
11.69%
Copper:0.21mg
10.52%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.28%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.83%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.22%
Phosphorus:67.26mg
6.73%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.66%
Selenium:3.94µg
5.63%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.06%
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