Description
Bobby Flay’s chimichurri sauce blends Argentine herb traditions with bold flavors. Zesty parsley, garlic, and olive oil create a tangy condiment you’ll want to drizzle on grilled meats and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- ½ bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
- Juice of 3 limes (90 ml / 3 fl oz)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Meticulously detach cilantro and parsley leaves, discarding stems, and deposit them into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce crushed garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, lime juice, and ground cumin to the herb blend, creating a robust aromatic base.
- Liquid Integration: Partially remove blender lid, then reattach securely to prevent splatter while gradually streaming extra virgin olive oil through the opening at the lowest blender speed.
- Emulsification Process: Pulse and blend for 30-45 seconds until the mixture transforms into a vibrant, emerald green puree with a consistently smooth, silky texture.
- Final Refinement: Conduct a taste assessment, calibrating seasonings by incorporating additional salt or lime juice to amplify the sauce’s nuanced flavor profile.
- Culinary Presentation: Deploy the chimichurri immediately as a dynamic condiment or marinade, complementing grilled proteins like steak and chicken with its zesty, herbaceous character.
Notes
- Herb Selection Mastery: Choose fresh, vibrant cilantro and parsley leaves, removing all stems for a clean, pure sauce texture.
- Blending Technique: Create a small lid opening to safely drizzle olive oil while blending, preventing sauce splatter and ensuring smooth incorporation.
- Flavor Balancing Act: Adjust seasoning gradually by tasting, adding small pinches of salt or lime juice to perfect the sauce’s bright, zesty profile.
- Versatile Serving Suggestion: Use immediately as a dynamic condiment or marinade to transform grilled meats with authentic Argentinian-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg