Description
This spicy chimichurri sauce with jalapeño packs a punch with its bold flavors. Made with fresh herbs, garlic, and lime, it’s the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats and veggies, offering a delightful touch to quick dinners or healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped (deseed if you don't want it as spicy)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients: jalapeño, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, shallot, garlic, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend the mixture until you reach your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth. You may need to stop occasionally to push down the ingredients for better incorporation.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For optimal flavor, allow the chimichurri to sit for a few hours before serving.
Notes
Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
This chimichurri sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, seafood, or as a dressing for salads.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg