Bold Chimichurri Shrimp
Bold Chimichurri Shrimp starts with juicy, pan-seared shrimp that get tossed in a garlicky, herb-packed chimichurri sauce with just enough chili to make things interesting.
Ingredients
For the chimichurri:
- 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 red chili pepper seeded and finely minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all of the chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Allow the flavors to meld for 30 minutes or longer, if possible.
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Heat a pan over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Pour half the chimichurri over the shrimp. Toss to coat. Serve the rest on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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