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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Delicious Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp in Minutes

This Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe marries succulent shrimp with a lively, tangy herb sauce, delivering bold flavors quickly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno pepper Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil High quality
  • ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Mild-flavored
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil For marinating
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced for shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Sauté Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps to Make
  1. Finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper. Combine with oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, and red wine vinegar in a bowl. Let sit for 1 hour.
  2. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a sauté pan over high heat until hot, indicating it's ready for cooking.
  4. Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Serve shrimp on a dish topped with chimichurri sauce. Enjoy with tacos, rice, or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and marinate shrimp for at least 20 minutes.

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