Piri Piri Grilled Shrimp with Roast Potatoes and Garlicky Swiss Chard

Ingredients

For the Roast Potatoes:

• 1.5 pounds Parisienne potatoes

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Garlicky Swiss Chard:

• 1 large bunch green Swiss chard, roughly chopped

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chile flakes

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Kosher salt to taste

For the Piri Piri Shrimp:

• 1 pound 6/8 tiger shrimp, deveined and shell-on

• 1 small yellow onion

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus extra wedges for serving

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled

• 2 fresh red finger chiles

• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Roast Potatoes:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F

2. Toss Parisienne potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and oregano

3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy

Make the Piri Piri Marinade:

1. Preheat grill to 500°F

2. In a blender, combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, chiles, ginger, salt, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, oregano, and cayenne

3. Blend until smooth to create the piri piri sauce

4. Reserve half the sauce for serving

Prepare the Shrimp:

1. Toss shrimp with half the piri piri sauce in a bowl

2. Marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator

3. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through

Make the Garlicky Swiss Chard:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

2. Add sliced garlic and chile flakes, cook until fragrant

3. Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted

4. Season with salt and finish with lemon juice

This Portuguese-inspired dish combines the fiery heat of piri piri peppers with succulent grilled shrimp, creating a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and smoky flavors. The roasted potatoes and garlicky Swiss chard provide hearty, flavorful accompaniments that complement the bold shrimp perfectly.