PARTNER POST: Dive into the 120 days of summer with Santa Rita wines that pair perfectly with the foods of the season, straight off the grill.
There’s nothing better than enjoying juicy grilled shrimp in pil-pil sauce outside on a warm summer night with a crisp Chilean wine to match.
My husband and I spent our honeymoon traveling around Chile. We spent the first three days of our honeymoon touring it’s most famous wine valleys – Colchagua, Casablanca and Maipo – sipping wine and enjoying really incredible food.
So when I started planning a recipe to pair with Santa Rita wine, one of the most well known brands and high quality brands from Chile, I knew I wanted to recreate one of the dishes we enjoyed on the trip. I immediately thought of an incredible meal we had in Santiago where we split woodfire oven baked goat cheese, spicy Chilean mashed potatoes and a giant clay bowl of tender hake cheeks in pil-pil (garlic) sauce. Instead of using hake cheeks (I don’t think they sell that at Whole Foods), I swapped local shrimp, since shellfish is a natural pairing with their sauvignon blanc. 
And wouldn’t you know, when I looked back at my travel journal from the trip, as it turns out, we actually had a bottle of Santa Rita wine that night! How crazy is that? They were running a special promotion all over Chile that week promoting various Chilean wines by offering a bottle to take home with every bottle you ordered at restaurants. Umm, can we get something like that back in the States? One thing we learned is that Chilean wines offer great quality for the dollar – something with taxes makes wines from Chile less expensive to buy Chilean wines in the States, so now Chilean wine is most of what we purchase!
This meal is the perfect way to celebrate the #120DaysofSummer with a hot grill, smoky grill and al fresca dining. There’s nothing better than enjoying fresh, juicy shrimp outside, especially since they can get kinda messy! Crisp Santa Rita 120 sauvignon blanc is a great choice for outdoor drinking. It’s crisp, fresh, and not overly sweet, oaky or tart. It pairs well with lighter summer fare, but has enough complexity to stand up to the smoky char brought out by grilling.
For more grilling inspiration with Santa Rita, check out this grilled Chilean chicken and pebre sauce.
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Looking for a vegetable side? Try this salad with walnut crusted goat cheese.
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- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Juicy grilled shrimp in a flavorful pil-pil sauce, perfect for summer nights paired with a crisp Chilean wine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp in shells
- 1 teaspoon Badia complete seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the shrimp on metal or wooden skewers. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with Badia complete seasoning evenly on both sides.
- Once the grill is hot, place the shrimp skewers on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are opaque and have grill marks.
- While the shrimp are grilling, heat the olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes into the garlic mixture. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the grill and brush them generously with the garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately with a side of your choice, such as a salad with walnut crusted goat cheese.
Notes
For a perfect pairing, serve with a crisp Santa Rita 120 sauvignon blanc. If you don’t have Badia complete seasoning, you can substitute with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs. Store any leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chilean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 215
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of shrimp for the Grilled Pil-Pil Shrimp?
Yes, you can use any large shrimp variety, but make sure they are fresh and suitable for grilling.
What is the best way to prepare the pil-pil sauce for the shrimp?
The pil-pil sauce is made by sautéing garlic in olive oil, then adding the shrimp until they are just cooked through, ensuring not to overcook them.
What type of wine should I pair with the grilled shrimp?
A crisp Chilean Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with grilled shrimp, complementing the garlic flavors in the pil-pil sauce.
