If you're looking for a flavorful and delicious dish to add to your culinary repertoire, look no further than chimichurri shrimp. This South American dish combines the tangy, herbaceous flavors of chimichurri sauce with the succulent, tender texture of shrimp for a truly unforgettable meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of cooking know-how, you can easily create a restaurant-quality chimichurri shrimp dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and get ready to embark on a taste adventure like no other!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHORIZO, SHRIMP, AND BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Michael Lomonaco
Categories Beef Garlic Herb Pork Shellfish Appetizer Marinate Low/No Sugar Dinner Buffet Sausage Seafood Shrimp Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Jalapeño Cilantro Parsley Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using a meat mallet, pound the skirt steak out thinly. Cut the steak into 1-1/2 inch strips and skewer on wooden skewers. Skewer the shrimp in a similar fashion on additional skewers. Each skewer should contain only a single piece of food to be grilled.
- Cut the sausage into diagonal slices and also skewer. Place the skewered meats onto platters and lightly marinate in olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Marinate not longer than overnight.
- Prepare the chimichurri dipping sauce:
- Combine all the chimichurri ingredients in a large bowl, mix well and set aside. Make the chimichurri well in advance of cooking. (It can be prepared 3 days in advance and kept refrigerated for up to a week.)
- Prepare a medium-hot fire on a well-oiled outdoor grill or indoor stove-top grill pan. Carefully drain all excess oil from the skewered meats and fish, and season with salt and pepper. Cook each skewered anticucho for 2-3 minutes or until charred and fully cooked.
- Serve the anticuchos on a platter, drizzle chimichurri over the top or serve separately.
LIME AND DILL CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP
Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or a marinade for meats. My chimichurri shrimp version incorporates dill and lime, which give it a brighter flavor, making it ideal for spring and summer entertaining. -Bonnie Landy, Castro Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until pureed. Reserve 6 tablespoons mixture for serving. Place remaining mixture in a bowl; toss with shrimp and vegetables. Let stand 15 minutes., Alternately thread shrimp and vegetables onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve on bed of additional herbs with crusty bread and reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CHIMICHURRI
The herbs in this recipe's tangy chimichurri sauce-mint, basil, and parsley-add piquancy to the shrimp and tie the dinner together. It doesn't require much prep work and serves a large crowd, which makes it practically our favorite dish for summer entertaining.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat grill to high.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Thread onto skewers. Grill over high heat, turning once, until curled and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Brush and serve with chimichurri and grilled peppers and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Cholesterol 202 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 288 g
CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WITH PANCETTA CHIMICHURRI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
- Season the chicken and shrimp with the dried oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes each side until cooked through. Grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic, parsley, oregano, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Slice the chicken diagonally and arrange on a large serving platter with the shrimp. Drizzle with the chimichurri and sprinkle with the pancetta.
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
A light-and-bright chimichurri sauce gives these rolls an Argentinean twist.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pulse parsley, oil, rice vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a food processor or blender until chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir lettuce, carrot, cilantro, mint, and green onions into chimichurri sauce. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 15 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Snip noodles into small pieces.
- Pour some warm water into a pie plate. For each spring roll, carefully dip 1 rice paper into the water and transfer to a dinner plate. Let stand several seconds to soften. Put 1 parsley sprig and 2 shrimp halves just below the center of the paper; top with about 1/3 cup vegetable mixture and some of the rice noodles. Tightly roll up rice paper from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you roll.
- Serve spring rolls with soy sauce and sprinkle with remaining crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 672.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 74.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 915.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHIMICHURRI, SHRIMP AND QUINOA
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce. Taste for salt. Add 1/3 of the sauce with the cleaned shrimp in another bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours. 2. Remove shrimp from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking time. 3. In a medium pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat to medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the quinoa that has been rinsed and drained. Add the chicken broth and spices, stir well to combine. Cover,reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until all the broth has evaporated. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. 4. While the quinoa is resting, preheat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil to medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp to the hot pan, spreading it out evenly so it's not crowded. This will help the shrimp brown nicely and not steam. Cook for just about 2 minutes per side or until pink in color. You may have to cook the shrimp in batches, so transfer the cooked shrimp to the pan with the quinoa while you cook all of the shrimp. Before serving, lightly fluff the quinoa with a fork.
CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP
Steps:
- Throw First 9 ingredients in blender, puree 10 seconds. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or so. Warm barbeque medium - high. Toss peeled Shrimp with 4 tablespoons of Chimichurri sauce. Skewer shrimp and barbeque until pink. Use the rest of the Chimichurri sauce over the Shrimp and rice.
Tips:
- Select fresh and large shrimp: Look for shrimp that are firm, have a slightly sweet smell, and have a grayish-translucent color. Larger shrimp are easier to skewer and cook evenly.
- Use good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for making chimichurri sauce. It has a rich flavor and aroma that will enhance the taste of the shrimp.
- Adjust the spiciness level: The amount of chili flakes or peppers you add to the chimichurri sauce will determine its spiciness level. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste.
- Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight will infuse them with flavor and make them more tender.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they turn opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Conclusion:
Chimichurri shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The bright and flavorful chimichurri sauce adds a zesty kick to the succulent shrimp, making them irresistible. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, and enjoy the taste of fresh, tangy seafood with a Latin twist.
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