Chimichurri Sauce

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Fresh, bright and bursting with flavor, chimichurri is one of those sauces that can turn something as simple as a grilled steak into something really special.Traditionally from Argentina  and Uruguay its a lively combination of fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and just enough red pepper to give it a little kick.

I especially love chimichurri with grilled beef, but, don't stop there! Spoon it over grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp, drizzle it over roasted vegetables or potatoes, or serve it along side of crusty bread. It's fresh and tangy, and the vinegar is perfect counterpoint to anything hot off the grill.

There is no cooking involved. Give the ingredients a good chop, stir everything together and let it sit for a bit so all those wonderful flavors can mingle. It's and easy sauce that tastes like you fussed over it~and those are always my favorite kind of recipes!  

  Chimichurri Sauce

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar

2 T lemon juice

1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 T chopped fresh oregano leaves

3 T minced garlic

2 T minced shallots

3/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

2 1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic and shallots. Pulse until well blended. Add the peppers and the salt. Pulse once or twice and it's done!

I served this chimichurri to my son and husband, and they both loved it. Seeing them enjoy the fresh, flavorful sauce made it even more special, and it's definitely a recipe I'll be making for them again!