Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe
Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp seared to perfection and coated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is a perfect main course option for a healthy, low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining olive oil, and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Make Chimichurri Sauce: Whisk together parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Combine & Serve: Spoon chimichurri over shrimp, toss gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- Great over rice, quinoa, or grilled veggies.
- Make chimichurri ahead for enhanced flavor.
- For extra citrus kick, add a splash of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
