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Jumbo Shrimp with Chimichurri

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This jumbo shrimp recipe is ready in 20 minutes and bursting with flavor. It’s pan-seared with savory spices and served with an herby chimichurri sauce! Here’s a fun idea for a fast and easy dinner: my favorite jumbo shrimp recipe! I most often buy medium or large size, but I’ve realized that jumbo shrimp is actually a really unique healthy dinner idea that looks fancy with little effort. The sauce is what takes it to “wow” for me! Pan-sear the juicy shrimp then add a bit of bright green chimichurri, an Argentinean parsley and garlic sauce. It makes the shrimp taste absolutely incredible! Alex said it’s one of his favorite sauces I’ve put on shrimp and I agree. (Then I made chimichurri salmon and chimichurri chicken and they were both amazing too.) 5 Star Reader Review “Followed this recipe with wild caught jumbo shrimp and southern style sausage. It was awesome. The chimichurri sauce is delicious.” -Paul How to Buy Jumbo Shrimp Jumbo shrimp is the term for a large...

The Best Easy Shrimp Tacos

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These easy shrimp tacos are loaded with juicy spiced shrimp, crisp cabbage, and a creamy cilantro sauce for a fresh, flavorful dinner any night of the week. These easy shrimp tacos have so much flavor in under 30 minutes, they’ve become my reliable answer to the age old “what’s for dinner” question. Imagine plump sauteed shrimp seasoned with cumin and Old Bay, nestled in a tortilla with creamy cilantro lime sauce that coats everything in herbaceous goodness. Add chips , salsa , and a margarita and I can’t think of much better. (Except maybe also bean dip !) What I love about this shrimp taco recipe is that it’s both fast family dinner recipe for weeknights and entertaining. What Makes These Shrimp Tacos the Best There are so many things I love about this shrimp tacos recipe, but here are the top hitters: The prep time is actually fast . The sauce is quick, you don’t have to make a full slaw, and the shrimp cook in just 2 to 4 minutes in a large skillet. The flavor i...

Sautéed Shrimp

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Learn how to sauté shrimp like a pro! I’ll show you how to get the perfect sear and flavor for a quick, easy weeknight meal or summer appetizer. Sautéed shrimp is an easy weeknight meal at my house, especially when I start having fun with sides to fill out my plate. It’s one of those simple, no-fuss dishes that makes dinner feel special but takes less than 10 minutes to cook! As easy as it seems, getting your shrimp just right is a skill many home cooks are still perfecting. Overcooked shrimp has a rubbery texture, and under-seasoned shrimp taste boring and bland. My go-to method has been tested on the toughest critics (my kids!) and is a quick and flavorful approach to making tender, juicy shrimp every time. What Kind of Shrimp to Buy Shopping for shrimp can be overwhelming. You’ve got fresh, frozen, peeled, tail-on, and the list goes on. Here are a few tips for what to look for when you’re shrimp shopping: Find medium or large shrimp . Medium shrimp may be ...