Description
Zesty Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp combines juicy grilled shrimp with a vibrant, herby chimichurri sauce. It’s fast, fresh, and perfect for summer meals or entertaining. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or as a standalone appetizer, this easy recipe is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1.5 lbs large raw shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp kosher salt
8–10 skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Parsley Chimichurri:
1 cup packed parsley leaves
5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp warm water
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp minced shallot
1 garlic clove, chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Soak skewers (if using wooden): To prevent burning, soak wooden skewers in water while prepping the shrimp—a shallow baking dish works perfectly for this.
- Make the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the bowl and toss until coated. Let sit for about 15 minutes while you make the chimichurri.
- Prepare the chimichurri:
- By hand: Finely chop parsley, shallot, and garlic. Combine with olive oil, warm water, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a blender or food processor: Combine all chimichurri ingredients and pulse 5–10 times until chopped but still chunky—not pureed.
- Skewer the shrimp: Thread 5–6 shrimp onto each soaked skewer.
- Grill: Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they’re pink on the outside and slightly opaque in the center.
- Serve: Remove from grill and drizzle generously with chimichurri. Serve immediately
Notes
Don’t over-marinate; 15 minutes is enough.
Chimichurri can be made ahead and stored chilled. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
This recipe is versatile: try it in tacos, over rice, or with grilled vegetables.
Swap lemon with lime for a different citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6 shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g