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Description
Chimichurri is a fresh herb sauce that adds big flavor to everything from meat, fish, pasta, tacos and sandwiches.
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic , finely minced
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 teaspoons salt + more as needed to season
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped basil or cilantro, finely minced
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Mix garlic, shallot, pepper, salt and red pepper flakes in a medium sized bowl.
2. Add parsley, basil and oregano and mix.
3. Slowly drizzle olive oil to bowl while mixing to combine. Taste and season with more salt, vinegar or oil as needed. Let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
This easy chimichurri is best when used fresh, but lasts for 2-3 days when stored in an air tight container in the fridge.
If you don’t have fresh oregano use 1 tablespoon dried oregano.
Substitute red pepper for 1 fresh red jalapeno if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Argentinian
