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Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Savory Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp in Just 20 Minutes

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Delight in this Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp recipe that brings vibrant flavors and a gourmet touch to your dinner in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Mild honey preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop a generous amount of parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper by hand. Combine these in a bowl with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour olive oil and red wine vinegar; stir until mixed. Let sit for 1 hour.
  2. Peel and devein the shrimp, then toss with olive oil, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill pan over high heat for 3-5 minutes until ready. A drop of water should sizzle on contact.
  4. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes on one side until opaque and marked. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving dish and drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Toss to coat and serve with extra chimichurri on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Hand-chop ingredients for the best texture. Marinate shrimp sufficiently for enhanced flavor. Ensure the pan is heated before cooking to avoid steaming. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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