Chimichurri Shrimp

Make this easy and flavorful Chimichurri Shrimp as a delicious summer appetizer, or use this recipe as a base for a simple weeknight meal. You’ll love the unique flavors and the delicious grilled shrimp goodness!

Seafood lovers will adore this shrimp chimichurri recipe. Served on skewers or just on their own, these shrimp are covered in a bold and unique chimichurri sauce and then grilled to absolute perfection.

This is an ideal recipe for summer cookouts! If you can’t get enough shrimp, consider trying these Shrimp Wonton Cups as well!

 

Best of all, you can use this recipe as an appetizer, a side dish, or turn it into a main course. However you enjoy this Chimichurri Shrimp you’ll love the subtle heat and herbal flavors.

Why You’ll Love this Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce

Delicious shrimp coated in a sauce bursting with refreshing flavors? What’s not to love! Combine fresh parsley and cilantro with lemon juice and red pepper flakes for a sauce with a unique flavor and just the right amount of heat.

The shellfish perfectly take on the flavors of this yummy chimichurri sauce.

Grill these shrimp and serve them on skewers for a fun summertime appetizer, or combine them with pasta, rice, and more to create a rocking main course.

This recipe will be a new favorite for any lovers of seafood and shellfish with its subtle spicy kick and herbal taste.

 

Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Ingredients

• Skewers – if using wooden, soak in water.
• Large Shrimp – it’s easiest to start with shrimp that’s been shelled, deveined, and the tails removed.
• Fresh Cilantro – one of the signature ingredients of chimichurri that gives it a distinctly herbal and slightly citrusy flavor.
• Fresh Parsley – aids the cilantro in providing herbaceous flavor to your sauce.
• Oregano – adds a slightly woody and minty flavor.
• Garlic Cloves – provide a savory bite that deepens the flavors of the other ingredients.
• Olive Oil – helps form the base of this sauce.
• Lemon Juice – accentuates the other flavors of the chimichurri sauce with a tangy and bright citrus taste.
• Red Pepper Flakes – add a spicy kick.
• Coarse Salt – helps to bring the flavors together and emphasize them.

 

How to Make Chimichurri Sauce

1. Blend cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a food processor until smooth.
2. Adjust seasoning with salt, to taste. Blend again if needed.

 

How to Make Chimichurri Shrimp

1. In a large bowl add shrimp and cover with chimichurri sauce (reserving some for dipping) and let sit for 30 minutes on the counter.
   

   Allow the shrimp at least 30 minutes to marinate in the sauce, but with even more time they’ll take on more flavor.

2. Thread the skewers with 5 to 7 shrimp on each.
   

   Grilling and serving on skewers is a fun way to enjoy these yummy shrimp!

3. Place on grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until just done and no longer pink.
   

   With only a few minutes on the grill you can have tasty and flavorful shrimp ready to serve!

4. Remove shrimp from the grill and drizzle with some of the remaining chimichurri sauce. Serve any remaining chimichurri on the side.

 

FAQs

Is Chimichurri spicy?

Chimichurri does have a little bit of spice to it thanks to the addition of red pepper flakes. You can easily adjust how much red pepper you add to alter the spiciness to your desired level, or omit the red pepper flakes entirely!

What is Chimichurri?

 This uncooked sauce is popular in Latin America and often used on grilled meats, vegetables, and shellfish. It typically contain parsley, olive oil, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and garlic, and cilantro is also often added.

How long does Chimichurri last?

Chimichurri sauce can last up to a week in the fridge. You can also make it in a dry powdered form which lasts much longer and only requires a few ingredients to turn into a full sauce.

How to make chimichurri seasoning?

To make a dry version of chimichurri seasoning, combine dried parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.

When it comes time to make a sauce, combine some of the dry seasoning with olive oil and lemon juice. You can also add fresh minced garlic if you like.

 

 

Variations and Substitutions

• Many chimichurri sauce recipes include vinegar, often red wine vinegar. This will add an additional acidic bite.
• Not all chimichurri recipes include cilantro, so feel free to omit it.
• Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
• Another ingredient to provide additional flavor is finely chopped red onion.
• To make a creamier sauce, use some mayonnaise to create a chimichurri aioli.
• Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos – Use your grilled chimichurri shrimp as the base protein for some delicious tacos! Add your favorite fix-ins for a yummy meal.
• Chimichurri Shrimp Pasta – Chimichurri sauce makes a delicious sauce for a pasta dish. Simply combine your grilled shrimp with your cooked pasta of choice and as much chimichurri sauce as you need to coat everything well.
• Chimichurri Rice with Shrimp – Much like the pasta, you can also serve your shrimp over rice.
• Find lots of great Chimichurri recipes here.

 

More Recipes You’ll Love

• Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp – Another bold and delicious shrimp recipe with a spicy homemade sauce!
• Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears – This elegant appetizer is great to serve around the holidays or at any special occasion.
• Blooming Quesadilla Ring – Enjoy this fun new way to eat quesadillas and customize to your taste.
• Blue Kamikaze Shot – Pair your grilled shrimp chimichurri with these sweet and citrusy shots with a fun blue finish!
• Grilled Veggie Skewers – Make these yummy veggie skewers from the Culinary Compass to serve alongside your shrimp skewers.

 

Grilled Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce