Basque Shrimp with Chimichurri

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: Wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 15 minutes
2. 2
   Rub shrimp with salt and pepper, and then rub shrimp with remaining ingredients until well coated. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Preheat grill or oven to 450 degrees F.
4. 4
   While shrimp sits, make green sauce by combining garlic, bay leaves, pepper, chili and sea salt in mortar and mash until smooth paste is formed. (If you don't have a mortar, put all ingredients in blender, with teaspoon of vinegar.)
5. 5
   Transfer to mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Add parsley, oregano and basil.
7. 7
   Whisk in the vinegar and olive oil until well combined.
8. 8
   Place shrimp on hot grill and sear both sides until pink.
9. 9
   Remove shrimp.
10. 10
    Set shrimp onto platter, spoon over green sauce and serve.