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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Savor the Flavor: Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Delight

This Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe captures a burst of fresh flavors and is quick to prepare, perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 bunch Parsley Fresh herbs
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Can substitute with jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Fresh or dried
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher sea salt preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can substitute with regular paprika

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Chimichurri Preparation
  1. Finely chop the parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper by hand, ensuring each ingredient is well combined for vibrant flavor. In a bowl, mix these freshly chopped ingredients with oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Shrimp Preparation
  1. While the chimichurri is resting, start preparing the shrimp. Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Let them marinate for about 20 minutes.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn opaque.
Serving
  1. Transfer the seared shrimp to a serving dish and coat generously with chimichurri sauce. Serve any remaining chimichurri on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For richer flavors, prepare chimichurri the night before and store it in the fridge overnight.

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