Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp, a quick and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Fresno Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: Finely chop the parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper. Combine them with oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then mix in the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Allow this mixture to sit for at least 1 hour to meld the flavors together beautifully.
- Marinate Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, ensuring they’re clean. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a pan over high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque and develop a lovely sear.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving dish and generously spoon chimichurri sauce over the top. This dish is excellent served with crusty bread, rice, or tucked into tacos.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg