Description
Delicious Chimichurri Shrimp features jumbo shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, garlic, and smoked paprika, then quickly grilled and tossed with a vibrant, fresh chimichurri sauce made from parsley, garlic, Fresno pepper, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light yet flavorful meal served with rice, tacos, or grilled bread.
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup Parsley (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 Fresno pepper (seeded, finely minced)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp (jumbo, peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tbsp Honey (mild in flavor, like Clover)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: With a sharp knife, finely chop parsley, garlic, and Fresno pepper without using a food processor. Place these ingredients in a medium bowl, add dried oregano, salt, and fresh ground pepper, then stir to combine.
- Add Liquids to Chimichurri: Pour extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar into the herb mixture. Stir thoroughly and allow the chimichurri to sit for at least 1 hour, or longer if possible, to let the flavors meld.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp. In a separate bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and fresh ground pepper to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a sauce pan or grill pan over high heat until hot. Place marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving dish and spoon about 1/4 cup of chimichurri sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all shrimp in the sauce evenly.
- Serve: Pour the remaining chimichurri sauce into a small ramekin or bowl to serve on the side. Enjoy the shrimp in tacos, over rice, or with grilled bread slices for a complete meal.
Notes
- Do not use a food processor for chopping to preserve the fresh texture of the chimichurri.
- Allowing the chimichurri sauce to rest improves the depth of flavor.
- Marinate shrimp for a full 20 minutes to let the spices infuse well.
- Cook shrimp quickly on high heat to keep them juicy and tender.
- This dish pairs well with rice, tacos, or grilled bread for a more substantial meal.
