Description
This Pan-Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful seafood dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Make the Chimichurri Sauce: In a food processor, blend parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked. Toss with half of the chimichurri sauce.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp and drizzle with remaining chimichurri sauce before serving hot.
Notes
- Pair with rice, pasta, or grilled vegetables
- Marinate shrimp in chimichurri before cooking for enhanced flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
