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Chimichurri Shrimp

Zesty Chimichurri Shrimp That Will Brighten Your Dinner Table

Enjoy Zesty Chimichurri Shrimp that combines succulent shrimp with vibrant chimichurri sauce for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper or jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high quality
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar or another vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper
Shrimp
  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Honey mild
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chopping Board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop the parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper by hand, then combine with oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Stir in olive oil and red wine vinegar, allowing the chimichurri sauce to sit for at least an hour.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque.
  5. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving dish, drizzle with chimichurri sauce and toss to coat. Serve extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with grilled bread, rice, or tacos for versatile serving options.

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