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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Sizzling Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp for Flavor Lovers

Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish combining perfectly seared shrimp with vibrant chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Vibrant green
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Can substitute with jalapeño
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Essential for emulsifying
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Clover recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp
  1. Finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper, then combine in a bowl with dried oregano, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
  2. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar to the bowl, stir to create an emulsion, and let sit for at least 1 hour.
  3. Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and fresh ground pepper, then marinate for 20 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over high heat, adding oil once hot to coat the bottom.
  5. Sear the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Transfer shrimp to a serving dish, drizzle with chimichurri sauce, toss gently, and serve with extra chimichurri.

Nutrition

Serving: 3shrimpCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let chimichurri sit for 1-2 hours to meld flavors. Fresh ingredients are recommended for maximum flavor.

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