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Chimichurri Shrimp

Fast to whip up and bold in flavor this homemade chimichurri shrimp has a tangy garlicky flavor with a pinch of heat that makes for an easy dinner or quick appetizer.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free dinner,, gluten free dinner,, low carb dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 555kcal
Author Shelby Stover

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Jumbo shrimp - peeled and deveined tail on
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon Avocado oil

Chimichurri Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Avocado oil
  • ½ cup Italian parsley - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano minced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Add all of the chimichurri ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix well and Set aside.
  • Add the shrimp to a separate bowl and season with paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 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.
  • Drizzle the chimichurri over the shrimp and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg