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Argentine Red Shrimp Recipes With Chimichurri

Argentine Red Shrimp With Chimichurri

254kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 23 minutes
Recipe consists of succulent and flavorful shrimp doused in a zesty chimichurri sauce.
Servings 8 people
Course Main Course
Cuisine Argentinian

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

Equipment

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

Method

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are cooked through and slightly charred. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve the grilled shrimp with a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving1personCalories254kcalCarbohydrates2gProtein28gFat15gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol285mgSodium636mgPotassium249mgFiber1gSugar0g

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.

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