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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Savor the Flavor: Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Delight

Experience the delightful flavors of Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp with this quick and healthy recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Parsley Finely chopped, fresh
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Diced, or substitute with jalapeño
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper Adjust to taste
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Mild variety
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For marinating

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare Chimichurri
  1. Finely chop fresh parsley, minced garlic, and diced Fresno pepper. Combine with dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, stirring gently. Let the chimichurri rest for at least 1 hour.
Combine Liquids
  1. Mix in the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar into the chimichurri, ensuring a balanced consistency.
Marinate Shrimp
  1. In a separate bowl, coat peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Cook Shrimp
  1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until bright pink and firm.
Serve
  1. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving dish and drizzle with chimichurri sauce, serving with additional sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chop herbs by hand for a better texture. Ensure pan is hot before adding shrimp to avoid steaming.

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