Chimichurri Sauce

This Chimichurri Sauce Recipe can be made with a variety of herbs; cilantro, rosemary, thyme, and basil as well as red onion or shallots to bring a specific taste or flavor profile you’re looking for. I grill a couple of lemons and give the sauce a little squeeze of charred lemon juice just before serving. It adds a nice bright finish to the sauce that I find really compliments the Grilled Steak.  My Chimichurri Sauce recipe is very traditional and a great place to start before modifying the recipe to suit your specific tastes.

The Argentine Spice Rub has a very nice spice to it which is a great contrast to the Chimichurri Sauce recipe. This rub recipe can burn easily, so I typically grill my steaks briefly over direct flame for 1-2 minutes each side, then move them to a part of the grill that has indirect heat for the remainder of the cooking. You get a nice char on the steaks without blackening the Argentine Spice Rub.

Both the Argentine Spice Rub and the Chimichurri Sauce are great on all sorts of grilled meats; steak, chicken, fish, shrimp, and lobster. This Chimichurri Sauce is great with potatoes and veggies as well.

Here’s how I make both my Chimichurri Sauce and my Argentine Spice Rub:

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe:

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Chimichurri Sauce

This Chimichurri Sauce Recipe can be made with a variety of herbs; cilantro, rosemary, thyme, and basil as well as red onion or shallots

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Argentina

Keyword: Chimichurri Sauce

Servings: 8

Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Bunch Flat-Leaf Parsley Chopped, approximately 1-1 1/2 Cups
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Lemon Juice only

Instructions

• Add salt, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, garlic and olive oil to a bowl, stir to dissolve the salt
• Add parsley and oregano to the bowl, stir to incorporate
• Place lemon halves cut side down on the grill over direct heat, 1-2 minutes
• After grilling, while the steak rests, squeeze the grilled lemon juice into the Chimichurri Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Chimichurri Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 300mg13%

Potassium 69mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 696IU14%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Argentine Spice Rub Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed and Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

PROCEDURE:

-Crush and chop the garlic

-Add all ingredients to a bowl, stir to combine

FOR STEAK:

-Sprinkle steak liberally with Argentine Spice Rub, cover with plastic wrap and let come up to room temperature

-Light grill, pile charcoal on one side of the grill only

-When coals have died down a little, place steak on the grill over direct heat, 2 minutes each side

-Move the steak to part of the grill that has indirect heat, cover, and let roast for approximately 10 minutes, or to your desired temperature. (See instructions for cooking a steak here)

-Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving

Chimichurri is Delicious with Chicken Skewers as well!

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