Description
Quick and Healthy Chimichurri Shrimp: Easy Dinner Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Cooked couscous or farro, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cilantro, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, sea salt, black pepper, and lime juice until well combined to form a vibrant chimichurri.
- Heat a splash of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are fully cooked and have a lovely pink hue.
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce over the shrimp in the skillet and gently stir to ensure every piece is coated. Allow it to simmer for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Serve the zesty chimichurri shrimp atop a bed of cooked couscous or farro, garnishing with any extra sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the chimichurri.
- Feel free to swap shrimp for scallops or chickpeas for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: sea salt to taste
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Quick and Healthy Chimichurri Shrimp, Easy Dinner Delight, Busy Weeknights