Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe
This Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe combines succulent jumbo shrimp with a zesty chimichurri sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 20 ounces Shrimp, extra jumbo, shelled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Chimichurri Sauce (see recipe link below)
Instructions
- Wash shrimp, peel, and pat dry: Make sure the shrimp are clean and dry before cooking.
- In a heavy sauté pan heat olive oil until shimmering: Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and sauté: Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and beginning to curl.
- Remove from the heat and drizzle with Chimichurri sauce: Coat the shrimp with the sauce and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Enjoy the shrimp on their own or paired with rice, polenta, couscous, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Chimichurri Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Chimichurri Sauce, Latin American Recipe
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/chimichurri-shrimp-recipe/
