Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe
Bright vibrant Chimichurri Sauce with sizzling shrimp is a delicious 20 minute recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and our homemade Chimichurri sauce you can make a quick dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 20 ounces Shrimp, extra jumbo, shelled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup Chimichurri Sauce (see recipe link below)
Instructions
- Wash shrimp, peel, and pat dry
- In a heavy sauté pan heat olive oil until shimmering
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side. Shrimp should be golden and beginning to curl. Flip shrimp to opposite side and sear for additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and drizzle with the Chimichurri sauce until warmed. You may not need a full cup of sauce. Shake pan to coat well. Sprinkle with red chile pepper flakes.
- Serve in a shallow bowl on their own or, over rice, polenta, couscous or vegetables.
Notes
Try our zesty recipe for Chimichurri Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 357mg | Sodium: 1516mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 3mg