Recipes

Chimichurri Sauce

Monday, June 11, 2012 : BFG Chef

Active time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. plus Kosher Salt
1 tsp. oregano, dry leaves
1 tsp. black pepper, ground
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Finely grated lemon zest from 3 lemons
4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 bunch flat leaf (Italian) parsley
1 cup olive oil

Chimichurri Sauce

A garlicky, fresh herb sauce of South American origin. Incredibly versatile, it is equally at home beside grilled fish or a filet mignon.

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse chop until all ingredients are approximately 1/8 inch in size.
  2. Add Italian parsley and pulse chop until parsley is 1/8 inch in size.
  3. Add the olive oil and blend in quickly. (Do not over blend)
  4. Allow the sauce to marinate for 30 minutes before serving.