Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe
Chimichurri shrimp is easy to make with spiced shrimp pan seared and tossed with zesty, garlicky chimichurri, great as an app or with rice or noodles.
Servings: 8
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup chimichurri
- Lemon for serving
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with vegetable oil, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste until well coated.
- Heat a large pan to medium-high heat and sear the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Toss with chimichurri. Squeeze lemon over the top and serve.
Notes
I LOVE this tossed with pasta, but it’s great with steamed or fried rice, or as an appetizer.
Serves 4 as a main (4 ounces portions) with rice or noodles, 8 as an appetizer (2 ounce portions).
Use my Homemade Chimichurri Recipe, or use your favorite store bought.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.5mg