Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is a vibrant and super, flavorful sauce primarily made of parsley, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. This sauce originated from Argentina and now is known worldwide. (Jump to Recipe)
There Are Two Main Ways Of Making Chimichurri Sauce
1. Chopped by hand.
Finely chop all ingredients and combine in a medium/small bowl. This is the original way of preparing the sauce and I highly, highly recommend that you try this method if you have the time. This method gives the sauce more body and texture. But, if you are pressed for time, try the method below.
2. In a food processor.
In a food processor, add shallot, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Pulse until roughly chopped. Stop and scrape down the sides. Add oregano, parsley, and basil. Slowly add olive oil while pulsing. Stop and scrape down the sides once more. You may stop pulsing when when herbs are finely chopped. Stir in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Once the sauce is complete:
Drizzle it on top of – grilled steak, chicken, lamb, shrimp, fish, potatoes, asparagus, corn. Or use it as a dipping sauce for shrimp, spring rolls (peanut-free kind of sauce), or a fresh baguette. And one last thing, a marinade.
Here are a few ways you can use Chimichurri sauce in your kitchen:
Chimichurri Steak – Pan seared and oven baked New York steak is topped with a homemade chimichurri sauce that’s vibrant and alive with flavor.
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken – This grilled chimichurri chicken recipe is boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are marinated in a flavorful chimichurri sauce, then grilled to perfection, and drizzled with extra chimichurri.
Grilled Steak And Veggie Skewers With Chimichurri – Steak skewers are perfect for summer and so easy to make! Sirloin steak is marinated while tender veggies are tossed in chimichurri sauce before compiling them on skewers and grilling them. Drizzled with additional chimichurri before serving!
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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 shallot
- 4 garlic cloves, add more if you like the garlicky taste
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 1 cup packed, fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a food processor, add shallot, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Pulse until roughly chopped. Stop and scrape down the sides. Add oregano, parsley, and basil. Slowly add olive oil while pulsing. Stop and scrape down the sides once more. You may stop pulsing when herbs are finely chopped. Stir in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Use right away to drizzle over meats, seafood, veggies, or as a dipping sauce.
