Argentinean Chimichurri

19 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 2 hr 15 min

“This is the simplest way to make authentic Argentinean chimichurri. The greatest thing about authentic Argentinean food is that it is easy to make and hard to screw up!” - by ryalibertino

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup minced shallot
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Stir olive oil and lemon juice together with garlic, shallot, parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature before serving; store remaining chimichurri in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
127 cal
6%

Fat
13.5 g
21%

Carbs
1.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (19)

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Jennifer

Dec. 25, 2008

"this is the BEST sauce ever!! We've been to Aruba, Mexico, Costa Rica and Argentina in some of the best Argentinan restaurants and this is the best representative of the chimichurri sauce..." See more"

Janine

Jul. 20, 2009

"so easy! i threw everything in the food processor and it was so delicious.. though next time i might cut back a little on the lemon, it was a bit sour!..." See more"

SunnyByrd

Jun. 1, 2009

"Yum! I'm no expert on chimichurri, so I won't even pretend to be. I am, however, somewhat of an expert on deliciousness - and this has it. Thanks!..." See more"

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