CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP SKILLET

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Fresh fruit adds sweetness to this bright southwestern shrimp entree. "The contrast of colors, flavors and textures in this dish is wonderful!" -Susan Riley, Allen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the parsley, oil, lime juice, garlic, vinegar, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper; cover and process until blended., In a large skillet, saute shrimp in 1/4 cup parsley mixture for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1/4 cup parsley mixture until tender. Stir in the shrimp, rice, grapes and remaining parsley mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.