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Chimichurri Shrimp arranged in a circular pattern.

Chimichurri Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 534kcal
Chimichurri shrimp is going to be your new weeknight favorite dinner. It whips up in minutes and you'll love the fresh flavors.
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Ingredients

Chimichurri

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Shrimp Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (tail on)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all of the chimichurri ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside
    Chili flakes added to a bowl of Chimichurri Shrimp.
  • Add the shrimp to a separate bowl and season with paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tbsp olive oil
    Seasonings added to a bowl of shrimp for Chimichurri Shrimp.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining olive oil.
  • Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until done.
    A cast iron skillet holding cooked shrimp with a light sear.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in two batches if needed
    Shrimp for Chimichurri shrimp seared in a skillet.
  • Drizzle the chimichurri over the shrimp and serve. Enjoy!
    Chimichurri Shrimp are arranged in a circular pattern.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the seasoning for 15-30 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 2040mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1658IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg