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Argentinean Chimichurri

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"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!" — ryalibertino

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.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

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

—Jennifer

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 13, 2010

it was good but not enough acid... added more lemon juice and a touch of vinegar...

—JAYLEN

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23 Ratings

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!

—Janine

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Jun 01, 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!

—SunnyByrd

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May 23, 2012

I didn't have parsley but I did have two bunches of cilantro so I gave it a shot and OMG, the very best sauce on fish, chicken and steak! **UPDATE** I mixed a quarter cup of this in with two cups of alfredo sauce and put it on pasta, very delicious!

—SwondPooping

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Dec 19, 2011

So delicious - you can put it on ANY meat. And I like to freeze it in ice cube trays (like pesto) then you can take out single servings when you want.

—monilou

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Jul 31, 2011

Delicious! I served this with grilled steaks. This was a great way to utilize some of the herbs from my garden. Thanks for this recipe!

—Pam-3BoysMama

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Apr 01, 2011

This was AMAZING. I had never really had chimichurri until it was server at the cafe at my work last week. I fell in love and had to make some at home. I think this recipe is slightly different from the one they used at work (they used grapefruit juice which would also be fun to try) but this recipe is outstanding regardless. I served it at room temperature on top of a pork shoulder that I cooked in the slow cooker for 6 hours with hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke. This would be fantastic on beef or pork, and plan to try the leftovers on steak this weekend. I'll be making this again!

—LIZZY9VOLT

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Nutrition

Calories
127 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
1.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
13.5 g
21%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.3 g
< 1%

Sodium
51 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Argentinean Chimichurri

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 127
Calories from Fat: 122

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.5g 21 %
** Saturated Fat 1.9g 9 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 51mg 2 %
Potassium 44mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.8g < 1 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.3g < 1 %
** Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 1 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.