Shrimp Chimichurri
Experience a burst of flavor with this Shrimp Chimichurri, where succulent shrimp meets a vibrant chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and tangy vinegar. Perfect for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it over rice or grilled vegetables for a delightful meal that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauting
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- cup red wine vinegar
- cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined but slightly chunky.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat; toss half of the chimichurri sauce with the warm shrimp.
- Serve on plates, drizzling with additional chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 160mg