PrintChimichurri Shrimp: A Fresh and Flavorful Dinner Awaits!
Chimichurri Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a zesty chimichurri sauce, perfect for a fresh dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to make the chimichurri sauce.
- Marinate the shrimp in half of the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve the shrimp with the remaining chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Chimichurri sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg