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Chimichurri Sauce with Grilled Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 -3 pounds pork tenderloin, cleaned and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • 20 ounces Shiitake mushrooms, cleaned
  • 2 – 3 zucchinis, washed and cut into 2 inch rounds
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Cut and skewer all the meat, shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Keep aside.

Chimichurri Sauce

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Juice of one lemon
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • Salt

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt at a time and adjust to personal taste. Keep room temperature for at least an hour before serving. Serve the grilled meat, shrimp and vegetables with a drizzle of chimichurri.

 

Filet Mignon with Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • 4 filets
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil

Drizzle the olive oil on the steaks and sprinkle the salt and pepper. Marinate for 2 to 3 hours.

Sauce

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

Transfer all the ingredients to a blender. Blend well, taste for seasonings and transfer to a bowl. Keep aside.

Cook the steak as desired and serve the sauce on top.

Serve with oven fries and mango salsa.