Savory Shrimp Chimichurri Recipe for Fresh Flavor Bliss

This Shrimp Chimichurri recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy flavorful grilled shrimp with a vibrant chimichurri sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Chimichurri Sauce

1 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
⅓ cup Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
3 cloves Garlic minced
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for desired heat
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano substitute with fresh if preferred
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

grill
Medium bowl
Large bowl

Method

Instructions

Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic. Add red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze in lime juice and mix well.
Marinate Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss shrimp with half of the prepared chimichurri sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F.
Cook Shrimp: Grill the marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn bright pink and opaque.
Serve: Remove shrimp from the grill and drizzle with remaining chimichurri sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh shrimp and let the sauce marinate to enhance flavors.

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