Description
Shrimp Chimichurri is a flavorful dish that combines juicy shrimp with a bright, herby Argentine-inspired sauce. The chimichurri adds freshness from cilantro and parsley, tang from lime and vinegar, and just the right amount of heat from chili. This dish is simple, quick, and versatile—you can enjoy it with rice, tuck it into tacos, or pair it with vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red Fresno chili, finely chopped
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil for searing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Start by finely chopping the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and red Fresno chili. Place them into a medium bowl and add lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until everything blends into a smooth yet chunky sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
- Step: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the heat immediately to keep them juicy and tender.
- Step: Transfer the cooked shrimp into a bowl and toss with the chimichurri sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with red chili flakes for extra spice if you like. Serve immediately while warm with rice, inside tacos, or alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
Marinate the shrimp briefly in a spoonful of chimichurri for 10 minutes before cooking for extra flavor. Do not overcook; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Argentine-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Chimichurri, Seafood, Dinner, Quick, Healthy