Best 3 Cilantro Lime Chimichurri Sauce Recipes

CILANTRO AND LIME CHIMICHURRI

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This spicy, fresh, tangy chimichurri sauce brings amazing flavor to all kinds of foods but is especially good on grilled meats. Easy enough for beginner cooks.

Provided by Marye Audet-White

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup cilantro (, packed)
3/4 cup flat leaf parsley (, packed)
1/4 cup fresh oregano (, packed - you can substitute 1 tablespoon dried oregano but it's not as good)
1 jalapeno pepper (, seeded and chopped - more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons red onion (, chopped)
4 cloves garlic (, chopped)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (, more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil (, the good stuff)
1 tablespoon lime zest

Steps:

Pulse cilantro, parsley, oregano, jalapeno, onion, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
Scrape mixture into a bowl.
Stir in olive oil and lime zest until well blended.
Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before using. This allows the flavors to blend and soften.
Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 kcal, Fat 6 g, Sodium 50 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CILANTRO-AVOCADO CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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Who doesn't love a lite, creamy, and rich avocado dip?! This recipe is great for fajita night or to top a quesadilla. It's quick and easy to make, too!

Provided by VALdelish

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 small avocados, flesh removed
½ white onion, cut into large chunks
½ bunch cilantro
½ bunch parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Blend avocado, white onion, cilantro, parsley, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until everything is thoroughly chopped. Stream olive oil into the avocado mixture while blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

LIME CHIMICHURRI

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If you like lime, parsley and garlic you'll love this tangy sauce for any type of meat, fish or chicken - I even tried it on pork and it was yummy. I use Via Nueva brand lemon salt (Sal Con Limon) and just love it on almost everything. You can order it online at vianueva.com using paypal. I save the Chimichurri sauce in a jar with a tight fitting lid for up to 2 weeks, thats all its ever lasted before being eaten. Fresh squeezed limes add alot to the flavor. You can use less olive oil too.

Provided by Zephs Wife

Categories Brazilian

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (I use lemon salt, Sal Con Limon)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Parsley should be chopped up pretty small and should equal about 1 cup. You can chop the garlic and shallots in a little food processor if you have one but I would hand chop the parsley.
Combine and mix all the ingredients. Reserve half of the marinade for dipping. Marinade your steak (or whatever your grilling) in the other half for as little as 1 hour but overnight is best for beef.
Grill your steak (or whatever your grilling) and serve the reserved marinade for dipping or topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.2, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 401, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.9