Chimichurri Sauce
Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbal flavor, Chimichurri Sauce is a beloved South American condiment that pairs perfectly with any grilled or smoked dish. Easy to make and packed with goodness, try it with grilled beef, chicken, seafood, and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the parsley and cilantro and pull the leaves from the stems, then finely chop them. You can add some of the tender cilantro stems - they have lots of flavor - but the parsley stems are not so nice.
- Finely chop the shallot and garlic.
- Whisk the olive oil and red wine vinegar (or lime juice) in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Add the herbs, garlic, shallots, lime zest, and red pepper flakes to the bowl and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
CHEF JENN’S TIPS
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- Hand-chop the fresh herbs for the best flavor. It's a pain, but you'll appreciate the difference in flavor.
- You can use tender cilantro stems to add extra flavor.
- Store the condiment for up to 1 day max. The acidity of the Chimichurri will quickly fade the vibrant green color and the flavor will get muddy.
- Immediately freeze the extra condiment in an ice cube tray.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg