Chimichurri sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment that originated in Argentina. Made with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, it is commonly used as a marinade or dipping sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, and empanadas. Chimichurri has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its bright, herbaceous flavor and ability to elevate the taste of many dishes. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a home cook looking to add a new flavor to your repertoire, this exploration of the classic Argentinian chimichurri sauce will provide you with everything you need to know to make a delicious and authentic chimichurri that will add a zesty kick to your favorite meals.
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CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
This is my version of the Argentinean chimichurri sauce for steak. It is also delicious on poultry and fish! Use as a marinade or sauce for steak or poultry.
Provided by phillyguy26
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash parsley and remove the larger stems.
- Combine parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, red wine vinegar, anchovy fillets, salt, and pepper in a blender. With blender on high speed, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Scrape down to sides as necessary and add slowly add remaining olive oil, with the processor running, until a thick paste forms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
A unique chimichurri sauce that is great on everything! What makes it unique? It is a little thicker than the normal chimichurri with tomato and onion pieces. I have used in on fish, flank steak and chicken. I have even mixed it into classic spaghetti sauce recipes.
Provided by Dache
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss onion, tomato, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together until evenly combined. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, and water; stir well to combine. Refrigerate until flavors are blended, 8 hours to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 725.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
Provided by Matt Lee
Categories Sauce Marinate Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Jalapeño Shallot Oregano Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Remove 1/2 cup chimichurri to a small bowl, season with salt to taste, and reserve as sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
- The finish:
- Spoon reserved sauce over the grilled meat.
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE - ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
Posting for ZWT 7. This recipe comes from about.com/South American Food. You can develop your own proportions in this recipe. Some people prefer more garlic, some prefer only parsley, some add fresh tomatoes - experiment to come up with your own signature chimichurri.
Provided by Papa D 1946-2012
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pulse the garlic and onion in the food processor until finely chopped.
- Add the parsley and/or cilantro, and oregano if using, and pulse briefly, until finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl. Add the olive oil, lime juice, and vinegar, and stir. (Adding the liquids outside of the blender gives the chimichurri the correct texture. You don't want the herbs to be completely puréed, just finely chopped).
- Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
This spicy marinade is perfect for grilled chicken, steak or fish. Fresh oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil combine to create a light and flavorful sauce. Make it the day before a big meal and use it to marinate your entree overnight.
Provided by Bertolli
Time 15m
Yield X
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1 Mix above ingredients into bowl.
ARGENTINIAN-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Whether used as a marinade or as a sauce, a versatile chimichurri complements most any grilled fish, chicken, or meat.
Categories Beef Garlic Onion Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Beef Tenderloin Spice Bell Pepper Fall Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients for beef with 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Marinate, covered and chilled, 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, stir together all chimichurri ingredients with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand at least 2 hours.
- Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see grilling procedure. Remove beef from marinade and rub off excess (discard marinade).
- Skewer beef, leaving about 1/2 inch between pieces. Oil grill rack, then grill (covered if using a gas grill), turning occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Serve beef with chimichurri sauce.
EASY CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
The BBQ sauce of Argentina which is great on steaks, shish kabobs and vegetables. This will add spice to your BBQ. From the Star-Ledger paper May, 2006. Wines suggested: for beef, serve with Cabernet Sauvignon (the robust flavor stands up to spicy foods) and for veggies, serve an Argentinian wine called Malbec from Quara, named for the Incan term for llama (this is rich, fruity and easy to drink). I guessed the yield!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mince, or finely chop, the first 4 ingredients together and then add salt and pepper flakes.
- Add the oil, vinegar and water to the above mixture. Blend with a whisk and marinate meat and/or veggies overnight in this sauce.
- Grill meat/veggies over medium heat.
Tips:
- For authentic flavor, use fresh herbs, especially parsley and oregano.
- Choose high-quality olive oil for the best taste.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to your taste preferences.
- Store chimichurri sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Use chimichurri sauce as a marinade for grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.
- Drizzle chimichurri sauce over grilled meats, fish, or vegetables before serving.
- Serve chimichurri sauce as a dipping sauce for empanadas, grilled bread, or fries.
Conclusion:
Chimichurri sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Whether you are using it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or condiment, chimichurri sauce is sure to add a delicious and authentic Argentinean flavor to your meals.
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