Description
Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp is a quick and flavor-packed dish featuring juicy shrimp seared to perfection and tossed in a vibrant, garlicky herb sauce. This easy recipe delivers bold, fresh flavors in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 Fresno pepper, seeded, finely minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
Shrimp
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp mild honey (like clover)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce
Finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper using a knife (avoid food processor).
Add oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Stir in olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour to develop flavor. - Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Toss well to coat and refrigerate for 20 minutes. - Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. - Finish and Serve
Transfer shrimp to a serving dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce over and toss gently.
Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Enjoy with rice, tacos, or grilled bread.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan—this helps achieve a perfect sear.
- Let chimichurri rest longer for deeper flavor.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better browning.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or omitting the Fresno pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg