Pan Seared Chimichurri Shrimp

Pan‑Seared Chimichurri Shrimp delivers a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Succulent jumbo shrimp are marinated in garlic, honey, olive oil, and smoked paprika, then seared until slightly caramelized. They’re tossed in a zesty chimichurri sauce made from fresh parsley, garlic, minced chilies, oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. The result is a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and herbaceous notes with juicy, tender shrimp—ideal as an appetizer, taco filling, or main dish over rice, salad, or crusty bread. Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress. 

Ingredients (Serves ~4)

Chimichurri Sauce

• ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 1 Fresno (or red chili) pepper, seeded and minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper t

Shrimp

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tbsp mild honey

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Make chimichurri sauce – Finely chop parsley, garlic, Fresno pepper. Combine in a bowl with oregano, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, stir well. Let stand ≥1 hour (or overnight) to develop flavors. 

2. Marinate shrimp – Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate in fridge for ~20 minutes.

3. Pan‑sear shrimp – Heat a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes per side until nicely seared and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan. 

4. Toss in chimichurri – Transfer shrimp to a serving dish. Spoon ~¼ cup chimichurri over them and toss to coat, keeping the sauce fresh and bright.

5. Serve – Garnish with extra chimichurri. Enjoy as is, over rice, in tacos, or with crusty bread for dipping.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per ~¼ lb shrimp + sauce)

• Calories: ~392 kcal

• Protein: ~24 g

• Fat: ~29 g (mostly monounsaturated)

• Carbohydrates: ~12 g (from honey and sauce)

• Sodium: ~1,400 mg

• Sugar: ~9 g