Description

This Authentic Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant and zesty condiment made from fresh herbs, garlic, capers, and olive oil. Perfect as a marinade or topping for meats, fish, eggs, or even vegetables, this sauce delivers a bright and flavorful punch that elevates any dish. Preparing it ahead allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a fresh, tangy, and herbaceous experience.

Ingredients

Scale

Herbs and Vegetables

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions or chives, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated

Other Ingredients

2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
¼ to ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the cilantro, parsley, and green onions or chives. Also finely chop the shallot and grate the garlic cloves. Roughly chop the capers and zest and juice the lemon, setting these aside for the sauce.
Combine in a Bowl: In a mixing bowl, add all the chopped herbs, shallot, grated garlic, and chopped capers. Pour in the caper brine along with the lemon zest and juice. Start by adding juice from half a lemon and adjust later to your preferred tanginess.
Season and Add Olive Oil: Add the sea salt to the bowl, then slowly pour in the olive oil starting with ¼ cup. Mix everything thoroughly. Taste the sauce and decide if you want to add more lemon juice, salt, or olive oil to achieve your desired balance and consistency. The sauce should be fresh and slightly runny.
Let Flavors Meld: Cover and refrigerate the chimichurri sauce for about an hour before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to blend and mature beautifully.
Store and Serve: Keep the chimichurri sauce in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for about a week. Enjoy it as a topping or marinade for eggs, meats, fish, or even on sweet potato avocado toast for a delicious flavor boost.

Notes

For a milder tang, start with half the lemon juice and add more if desired.
The consistency of chimichurri can be adjusted by varying the olive oil from ¼ up to ½ cup.
This sauce pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted vegetables, and seafood.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 7 days.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Argentinian

Keywords: chimichurri, chimichurri sauce, Argentine sauce, fresh herb sauce, marinade, condiment, easy sauce, no-cook sauce