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Shrimp Chimichurri: Discover This Flavorful Recipe!

A delicious and vibrant shrimp dish tossed in a fresh chimichurri sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the parsley, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the chimichurri sauce.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the heat and pour the chimichurri sauce over the shrimp. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mg

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño to the chimichurri sauce.
  • Serve the shrimp chimichurri over a bed of rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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