Description
Alton Brown’s chimichurri sauce brings Argentinian zest to grilled meats and vegetables. Rich herbal flavors and tangy notes create a perfect condiment for you to elevate simple dishes with authentic South American flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (from about 1 bunch, coarse stems removed)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Garlic Preparation: Finely mince garlic cloves to unleash their potent aromatic qualities, creating a flavor foundation for the chimichurri sauce.
- Liquid Base Fusion: Combine white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, dried oregano, Spanish paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes in a ceramic bowl, whisking until the ingredients form a harmonious emulsion.
- Herb Integration: Incorporate freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley into the liquid mixture, gently bruising the herbs to extract maximum flavor and essential oils, creating a vibrant green sauce with intense herbal notes.
- Flavor Development: Let the chimichurri sauce rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marry and develop a complex, layered taste profile that balances acidity, heat, and herbaceous undertones.
- Serving and Customization: Transfer the sauce to a serving vessel, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt, red pepper flakes, or vinegar to personal preference. Serve as a dynamic condiment alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or artisan bread, elevating the culinary experience with its bold, zesty character.
Notes
- Precise Herb Chopping: Finely mince parsley to release maximum flavor and ensure even distribution throughout the chimichurri sauce.
- Flavor Resting Time: Allow the marinade to sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, enabling ingredients to harmonize and intensify their aromatic profile.
- Vinegar Balance: Adjust white wine vinegar carefully to achieve the perfect tangy undertone without overwhelming the herb’s delicate essence.
- Temperature Consideration: Serve immediately after preparation to capture the vibrant, fresh characteristics of the chimichurri’s complex flavor composition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg