Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe
This Chimichurri Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection and then coated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 20 ounces Shrimp, extra jumbo, shelled and deveined
Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 1 cup Chimichurri Sauce (see recipe link below)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Wash shrimp, peel, and pat dry.
- Cook Shrimp: In a heavy sauté pan, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and beginning to curl.
- Finish Shrimp: Remove from heat, drizzle with Chimichurri sauce, and shake pan to coat well. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp in a shallow bowl on its own or over rice, polenta, couscous, or vegetables.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their juicy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 380mg
Keywords: Chimichurri Shrimp, Shrimp recipe, Chimichurri sauce, Latin American recipe
Find it online: https://thefoodrecipe.com/chimichurri-shrimp-recipe/
