Seared Shrimp tossed in a Cilantro Mint Chimichurri
Hot summer days call for quick, easy and fresh tasting meals! This recipe works great for an appetizer or meal!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 2 sprigs Fresh Mint
- 2 sprigs Fresh Cilantro
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 squeezed Lemon
- 10-12 medium Shrimp
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Mint (optional to garnish)
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, add finely chopped cilantro and mint. Mince a clove of garlic and add, along with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle shrimp with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat a bit of oil in the skillet, mix shrimp thoroughly with spices and add to pan to create a sear on each side.
- When shrimp are cooked through, add them to the bowl of chimichurri sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve with a fresh mint garnish. Enjoy!This makes a great sauce that could be used to further this dish-add to a side of roasted veggies, over some cauli rice, or on top of some zoodles for a full meal!