The Last Chimichurri Recipe You Will Ever Search For!

Chef #1248413's Note:

I am an avid fan of chimichurri. Too many times though I have seen recipes call for ingredients where I feel like I am making salad dressing. This recipe will make a very delicious and uniquely-flavored chimichurri. Goes perfectly on: rice, any kind of meat, beans, or heck just eat it right out of the container!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 10oz co ...

• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley (You could substitute curly-leaf but flat for me tastes best. By bunch I mean around the size of a sm)
• 1 large lemon (The lemon has to be large. If it is small or medium, the purchase two. Make sure lemon is fresh.)
• 8 garlic cloves (Sounds crazy but the parsley balances it perfectly.)
• ¾ cup olive oil (Extra virgin if possible.)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (At all possible make an effort to use freshly ground pepper. Pre-ground just does not taste the same)
• ½ tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Thoroughly wash, crudely chop (thirds), and place parsley in food processor.
2. Peel, crudely chop, and place garlic in food processor.
3. Peel, separate, and place entire lemon in food processor (Don't squeeze the lemon, just place the whole thing - excluding the rind - in the food processor).
4. Add the olive oil.
5. Add all spices (salt, pepper, and paprika).
6. Turn on food processor and run until mixture is a creamy, light green color. Making sure that entire mixture is fully minced and uniform. Time to run should be no less than two minutes.
7. Test for desired taste and consistency.
8. Tasting and Consistency Notes - Taste should be very bold. The parsley and garlic should clearly stand out; however, the lemon should immediately kick in; the salt enhances the lemon flavor. A moment later you will taste the bite of the freshly ground pepper. The oil contributes to smoothness. In fact, this recipe, if done properly, should resemble that of a pesto. Furthermore, we even use this as a topping for our pastas! Enjoy.

Reviews

[Jezski]

What a great recipe! And perfect instructions. We just had Argentinian beef skewers with chimichurri sauce at the 2010 Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World and this tastes just like it! I have to confess that I used lemon juice instead of whole lemons this time but will try whole lemon next. Didn't use paprika either but will next time. True that it should run in the food processor at least 2 minutes; that gives it the best texture. Had it on filet mignon, pot roast and chicken so far. A surprise to me is that it is still very very good 2 days later. Chef, this is a KEEPER! Just what I was looking for. 5 stars is not nearly enough. Thanks soooo much . . . Janet