• Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
  • Cooking Time: 10 MINUTES
  • Serves: 4

Easy Chimichurri Shrimp

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 Ingredients List

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the chimichurri sauce
  • 1 cup parsley leaves, stems removed
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped, optional
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

 Directions

To make the chimichurri sauce, combine parsley, cilantro, shallot, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Serve immediately with chimichurri sauce.

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