Chimichurri Skillet Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Skillet Shrimp
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 700 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 1/2 lbs); 60 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (2 cups packed); 30 g fresh cilantro (1 cup packed); 15 g garlic (3 cloves); 75 ml olive oil (5 tbsp); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 2 g dried oregano (1/2 tsp); 2 g red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 17minCook: 21min4 servingsMedium322 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri Skillet Shrimp packed with 36g of protein per serving and just 322 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 38 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 322 kcal

Protein: 36.3g

Fat: 17.7g

Carbs: 3.7g

Fiber: 1.3g

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