Description
Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases juicy shrimp seared to perfection and drizzled with a zesty chimichurri sauce. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, combines fresh ingredients for an unforgettable culinary experience. Serve it over rice, pasta, or in tacos, and watch as your family and friends rave about each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook without moving for 2 minutes until pink on one side.
- Flip the shrimp using tongs and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle chimichurri sauce over warm shrimp and serve immediately over rice or greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg