Description
Experience the perfect blend of succulent shrimp and vibrant chimichurri sauce in this easy-to-make dish. With a quick cooking time and fresh ingredients, Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. This dish bursts with flavor and color, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Finely chop parsley and mince garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, red chili flakes, and salt to create the chimichurri sauce.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and toss shrimp with chimichurri sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately on a platter, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg