Description
Flavor-Packed Pan-Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe to Savor
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 Fresno pepper, seeded and finely minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp mild honey (like clover honey)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper. Combine in a bowl with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir in olive oil and red wine vinegar until mixed. Let rest 1 hour for flavors to develop.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving dish, spoon about ¼ cup chimichurri over top, and toss lightly. Serve extra sauce on the side.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, salad, or as a vibrant appetizer.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg