This keto grilled shrimp chimichurri recipe tastes like the best Tex-Mex recipe you’ve ever tried!
Stop your never-ending search for ketosis diet foods that don’t quite fulfill your cravings. This colorful keto shrimp chimichurri recipe will do that and so much more!
Grill Shrimp Outdoors For Best Taste
While there is a way to make these indoors on the stove or griddle, I highly recommend getting an outdoor grill. There’s nothing better than the smell of mouth-watering food being cooked, and it creates a bonding activity that encourages time together. Grilled chimichurri shrimp is uniquely tasty and a staple for my keto summer recipes.
A Filling Keto Seafood Recipe
When it comes to the perfect low carb dinner or lunch, I look for two things: something light and fresh, that will also tie me over until my next meal. Is that just me?
Feeling satisfied after I eat is important to me. Low carb grilling recipes like this one helps achieve that!
Similar: Keto Grilled Chicken and Veggies
What To Use Instead of Shrimp
When there isn’t any shrimp left in my fridge, I will use chicken, beef, or salmon depending on my mood. Use chicken wings or drumsticks and this recipe will have it falling off the bone!
The Best Type of Shrimp For Grilling
For this recipe, just grab some medium or large frozen shrimp. You don’t have to spend a lot to have a delicious meal.
Frozen shrimp is a convenient and inexpensive way to make chimichurri shrimp again and again.
I recommend using shrimp that is already deveined and skinless. This will save you a lot of time and hassle.
Other Ways To Use Chimichurri Sauce
This sauce is a universal sauce that can be used for a variety of different things. It is a sauce, marinade, and salad dressing all in one. Try letting it marinate overnight for a flavorful lunch that’s perfect for meal prep.
What Is Chimichurri
Chimichurri seasoning or sauce is an authentic Argentinian pesto that makes any low carb food taste amazing. It is packed with healthy fats your body will thank you for!
Olive oil is the main ingredient that contains 15g of healthy fats and 10g of fatty acids in just ONE spoonful.
Grilled shrimp with chimichurri sauce is 57% of your daily value!
Combined with a few simple Italian seasonings, you probably have everything you need already in your spice cabinet for a delicious low carb chimichurri sauce.
How To Store Chimichurri Sauce
After you make the sauce, store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in your refrigerator for about 2-3 weeks.
How To Serve Keto Grilled Shrimp
Serve the grilled shrimp in lettuce wraps. You can also put them inside these Keto Cheese Taco Shells for a handheld version your kids will love.
Add cauliflower rice, grilled veggies, or zoodles as your base to make them even more nutritious and filling.
What Goes With Chimichurri Shrimp
This grilled shrimp makes the perfect party food.
Serve your party guests a few gin and tonics with this keto shrimp chimichurri recipe. The refreshing drink pairs super well with this dish and is more importantly suitable to low carb diets!
If you want to make a hearty low-carb dinner, then drizzle the chimichurri sauce over some skirt steak and serve together for an even more decadent, high-protein dinner.
Another thing that goes with chimichurri shrimp is Mexican rice and cheesy garlic bread.
Try this Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice and Keto Cheesy Garlic Bread for a hearty keto-friendly meal.
Keto Grilled Shrimp With Chimichurri Sauce
Here’s the entire list of. ingredients to make this recipe. Exact measurements can be found within the printable recipe card below.
Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS
Skewers (if using wooden, soak in water)
Large shrimp
Fresh cilantro
Fresh parsley
Dried oregano
Garlic
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Red pepper flakes
Coarse salt
INSTRUCTIONS
For the sauce:
Blend everything minus the shrimp in a food processor until smooth.
Adjust seasoning with salt, to taste. Blend again if needed.
For the shrimp:
In a large bowl add shrimp and cover with chimichurri sauce (reserving some for dipping) and let sit for 30 minutes on the counter.
Thread the skewers with 5-7 shrimp on each. Place on grill and cook 2 – 3 minutes per side, until just done and no longer pink.
Remove shrimp from the grill and drizzle with some of the remaining chimichurri sauce. Serve any remaining chimichurri on the side.
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TASTY KETO GRILLED SHRIMP CHIMICHURRI RECIPE
Ingredients
- Skewers (if using wooden, soak in water)
- 1 lb large shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, stems and leaves
- 3/4 cup fresh parsley, stems and leaves
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp coarse salt
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Blend everything in a food processor until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, to taste. Blend again if needed.
For the shrimp:
- In a large bowl add shrimp and cover with chimichurri sauce (reserving some for dipping) and let sit for 30 minutes on the counter
- Thread the skewers with 5-7 shrimp on each. Place on grill and cook 2 - 3 minutes per side, until just done and no longer pink.
- Remove shrimp from the grill and drizzle with some of the remaining chimichurri sauce.
- Serve any remaining chimichurri on the side.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 g
