Ingredients
1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh oregano
1/3 cup good-quality oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb shrimp, defrosted, peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked whole grain wild rice mix (or grain of choice)
1 3/4 cups water
12-16 oz roasted red peppers, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Handful fresh arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri: Blend parsley, cilantro, oregano, oil, crushed garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor until combined. Set aside.
- Marinate the shrimp: Toss defrosted shrimp with about 1/2 cup of chimichurri. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
- Cook grains according to package instructions using water. Set aside.
- Make the red pepper salad: Mix roasted red peppers, basil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Grill shrimp over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Alternatively, cook on stovetop in a hot pan.
- Assemble bowls: In each of 4 bowls, add a handful of arugula, then top with 1/4 of the grains, red pepper salad, and grilled shrimp. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cooked components can be stored separately in the fridge for meal prep.
- Shrimp can be cooked indoors if grilling isn’t possible.
- Customize with avocado, grilled vegetables, or your choice of grains or protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2404mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 143mg