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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Savory Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Ready in 20 Minutes

A delicious Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe that combines vibrant flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 392

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 bunch Flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno pepper Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil High-quality
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh ground pepper
Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can replace with agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley, fresh garlic, and Fresno pepper on a cutting board. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, stir well, and let sit for at least one hour.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat until hot enough that a drop of water sizzles upon contact.
  4. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred.
  5. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, spoon chimichurri sauce over, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, chop ingredients by hand. Preheat the pan before cooking and avoid overcrowding for perfect shrimp sear. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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