Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Herbs

Description
Shrimp smothered in lemon juice, fresh cilantro, parsley and garlic with a hint of spicy red chili.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 small red chiles, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
- In a food processor, combine ¼ cup olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, almonds, garlic, chiles, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Pulse until ingredients form a uniform mixture, not quite a paste but close. If mixture feels too dry, add a little more olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with spicy herb mixture.
- In a medium saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve shrimp over rice, tabbouleh, greens, or other sides.