Description
A fresh and zesty sauce made with parsley, oregano, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- Herbs & Seasoning:
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (packed)
- ½ cup fresh oregano (or 1 ½ tbsp dried)
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp red vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a slightly milder taste)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for more or less heat)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- For the Sauce:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for extra brightness)
- Optional:
- 1 tsp honey (for a touch of sweetness, balancing the acidity)
Instructions
- Prepare the Herbs & Garlic: Mince the parsley, oregano, and garlic finely with a sharp knife. Alternatively, pulse in a food processor for a more uniform blend.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the minced herbs, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Olive Oil & Optional Ingredients: Slowly stream in the olive oil while stirring to blend everything well. For a brighter flavor, add the lemon juice and, if desired, a teaspoon of honey to balance the acidity with a slight sweetness.
- Rest & Serve: Allow the chimichurri to sit for 15–30 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld. This step makes the sauce even more flavorful.
- Serve: Serve it drizzled over steak, chicken, seafood, grilled vegetables, or even as a dip!
Notes
- Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Variations:
- Add More Heat: If you like your chimichurri spicy, add more red pepper flakes or even a finely chopped jalapeño.
- Herb Options: If you don’t have fresh oregano, thyme or basil can also work in this recipe for a different twist.
- Garlic: For an extra garlicky kick, increase the garlic to 5 cloves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Argentine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
