Description
Alton Brown’s chimichurri sauce brings Argentine zest to grilled meats with a bold, herbaceous blend of parsley, garlic, and tangy vinegar. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a classic condiment that elevates proteins and delivers authentic South American flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (from about 1 bunch of parsley, coarse stems removed)
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Mince fresh garlic cloves finely to release their aromatic essence and enhance flavor intensity.
- Whisk together white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, dried oregano, smoky Spanish paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes in a ceramic mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold in freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, using a traditional mortar and pestle to slightly bruise herbs and release their essential oils.
- Allow marinade to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and develop a robust, complex profile.
- Transfer prepared sauce to a serving vessel, ensuring even distribution of herbs and spices throughout the mixture.
- Serve immediately as a vibrant dipping condiment alongside grilled Mediterranean vegetables, roasted portobello mushrooms, or charred artisan bread.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, red pepper flakes, or vinegar according to personal taste preferences, creating a customized culinary experience.
Notes
- Parsley works best when chopped super fine, creating a delicate garnish that blends seamlessly into the dish.
- Grinding herbs with a mortar and pestle releases intense flavors and creates a rustic, authentic texture that elevates home cooking.
- Spice lovers can easily adjust red pepper flakes to match personal heat preferences, making the recipe adaptable for every palate.
- Selecting premium olive oil and aged vinegar transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg