#chimmichuri

[tastyfood-x]

chimmichuri

[thetravelingtotoros]

I’m not sure about the chimmichuri so...maybe don’t use that but the rest of this looks great! #chimmichuri #chickenempanada #bowl #nom #dinner #totoro https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqt1JsOAL-H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11dup59ifzejf

[icook4u-blog]

Cook It - Grilled Orange Roughy w/ Creamy Chimmichuri and Cajun Smoked Scallops w/ Grilled Mushroom and Endive

The Finished Product

Step 1 - Marinade

So Orange Roughy is an Awesome fish for the grill, meaning it is hearty, rich, mild and most importantly, won't fall through the grates (been there, done that).

Simple 30 minute marinade:

Splash of white wine Zest of (2) limes and (1) lemon Juice of (3) limes and 1/2 lemon 1/4 bunch of Italian Parsley ( set aside the other 3/4 for the chimmichuri sauce) A little Dill S&P to taste

Make sure you don't marinade for longer then 30 minutes or so, or else you will end up with cheviche.

Step 2 - Prepare the Endive (in the lettuce family)

Take (3) whole Endives (don't know if it's a bunch, head of or what) and cut them in half length wise. Brush both sides with olive oil Sprinkle with Smoked paprika, S&P

Step 3 - Mushroom prep

Take one container of Baby Bella Mushrooms, rinse and place in a bowl Drizzle with EVOO Sprinkle with S&P

Step 4 - Smoked Cajun Scallop Prep

Take some of the marinade from the fish and place in a small bowl Drop your scallops in - Again, do not leave in for over 30 minutes... the acid in the juice will cook them and you'll either end up with scallop cheviche or rubberband scallops Once you put them on your smoker rack, sprinkle with cayenne pepper

Step 5 - Smoke 'em if you got 'em

So my awesome wife got me a smoke box for Father's day this year, and it rocks!  In the bottom of it I place a handful of Apple wood.  It gives a lot of smoke and is has a sweet earthy flavor.

DO NOT soak wood, there is no need

Step 6 - Smoke it!

Place the mushrooms and scallops on the tray and place the lid on.  Make sure that side of the grill is on high, you need the extra heat to make the chips smoke.  Trust me, it seems much hotter then it really is.

Step 7 - Out of the frying pan and onto the fire

Set the other side of the grill to med heat, oil the grill with vegetable oil Place the fish on the grill once it heats up as well as the endive Flip the fish after 5 min and brush with some of the marinade that is left in the pan and cook another 5 - 7 minutes. You'll know when the endive is ready to pull when it caramelizes on the edges and looks a little wilted 

Step 8 -All hail the famous Chimmichuri

In blender, food processor, or Ninja combine: (2) cloves garlic EVOO - might need more to make it blend (1T) sour cream S&P to taste (3/4 bunch) of Italian Parsley Little Dill (1) Juice of a lemon

Add a little EVOO at a time so that the final consistency is like heavy cream.

That's it!  Pour a nice glass of Chardonnay and try to stop yourself from eating everything... and best of all, your kids (if you have them) will love it.