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Argentine Red Shrimp Recipes With Chimichurri

Argentine Red Shrimp With Chimichurri

Recipe consists of succulent and flavorful shrimp doused in a zesty chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: Argentinian Red Shrimp
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 254 kcal
Argentine Red Shrimp Recipes With Chimichurri

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • large bowl
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 pounds Argentine red shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt an pepper to taste

For the Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are cooked through and slightly charred. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp with a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce on top.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

▣ Make sure to not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough and rubbery.
▣ You can marinate the shrimp in the chimichurri sauce for extra flavor before grilling.
▣ Make extra chimichurri sauce to serve as a dip or dressing for other dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g
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