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Irresistible Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp in 20 Minutes

Quick and delicious Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner or gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno pepper Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Fresh ground pepper
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Mild variety
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Fresh ground pepper

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Chimichurri Sauce Preparation
  1. Finely chop fresh parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper. In a bowl, combine with oregano, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Drizzle in olive oil and vinegar, stirring until incorporated. Let it sit for at least 1 hour.
Shrimp Marination
  1. Peel and devein your shrimp, then toss with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Shrimp Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Serving
  1. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving dish, spoon chimichurri over, and serve with additional sauce and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chop chimichurri ingredients by hand for better texture; let the sauce sit for optimal flavor infusion.

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