Bobby Flay Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
The Bobby Flay Chimichurri Sauce Recipe is a fresh, zesty and flavorful sauce that can brighten almost any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions
- Fresh oregano
- Fresh mint
- Shallot
- Jalapeño
- Extra lemon juice
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
Wash The Herbs
- Rinse the parsley and cilantro under cool water. Dry them thoroughly before chopping to prevent excess water.
Chop The Herbs
- Finely chop the parsley and cilantro with a sharp knife. Avoid turning them into a smooth paste.
Prepare The Garlic
- Peel the garlic cloves and mince them very finely for even flavor throughout the sauce.
Combine The Herbs
- Place the chopped parsley and cilantro into a medium mixing bowl and gently stir them together.
Add The Garlic
- Add the minced garlic to the herbs. Mix gently until the garlic is evenly distributed.
Add The Vinegar
- Pour the red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice into the bowl and stir well.
Add The Olive Oil
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while stirring continuously until the sauce becomes evenly combined.
Add The Seasonings
- Stir in the oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper until everything is well mixed.
Taste The Sauce
- Taste the chimichurri and adjust the vinegar, salt, lemon juice, or pepper according to your preference.
Let It Rest
- Allow the sauce to rest at room temperature for at least twenty minutes before serving.
Stir Again
- Give the sauce another gentle stir before serving to redistribute the herbs and seasonings.
Serve And Enjoy
- Spoon the chimichurri over grilled steak, chicken, seafood, vegetables, potatoes or crusty bread.
Notes
- Always use fresh parsley for the best flavor.
- Dry the herbs completely after washing.
- Chop herbs by hand for better texture.
- Do not over-process the sauce.
- Use good-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
- Add more red pepper flakes for heat.
- Add shallots for extra savory flavor.
- Use fresh oregano instead of dried.
- Let the sauce rest before serving.
- Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.