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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Savor the Flavor of Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Tonight

Discover the robust flavors of Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp, a high-protein, gluten-free dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill Pan

Method
 

Preparing the Dish
  1. Finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper by hand. Combine with oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Let sauce sit for 1-2 hours.
  2. Peel and devein shrimp, then toss with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat skillet over high heat and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side until opaque and golden.
  4. Transfer cooked shrimp to a dish and drizzle chimichurri over. Toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover chimichurri in the refrigerator for up to one week. Cooked shrimp should be consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

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