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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp: Quick, Flavorful Delight

Quick and flavorful, this Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp brings vibrant flavors of Argentina to your dinner table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentine
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper Adjust to taste
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Mild variety like Clover
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper For marinating

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Chimichurri Prep
  1. Finely chop the fresh parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper. Add dried oregano, salt, and fresh ground pepper, mixing well.
  2. Stir in olive oil and red wine vinegar to form the chimichurri sauce.
  3. Let the chimichurri sit for at least one hour at room temperature.
Shrimp Marinade
  1. Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp. Toss them with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a skillet over high heat, adding olive oil when ready.
  2. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
  3. Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and coat with chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice, crusty bread, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

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