Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp, a quick and visually stunning dish that brings a taste of Argentina to your table. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and tossed in a zesty chimichurri sauce made with fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees to impress with its bold flavors and delightful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, chili flakes, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth with small bits of parsley.
- Season the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat Your Pan: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat; add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear the Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional minute until opaque.
- Combine with Chimichurri: Toss cooked shrimp with chimichurri sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate your chimichurri shrimp with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg