Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Shrimp Chimichurri dish, where succulent shrimp are marinated and grilled to perfection, then topped with a zesty herb sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate and Grill the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook on a grill pan or skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: Blend parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until finely chopped.
- Serve: Top grilled shrimp with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in half the chimichurri sauce before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread.
- Adjust red pepper flakes in the sauce for desired heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American, Argentine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 420 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 160 milligrams
