This fresh and simple Classic Chimichurri Sauce is perfect for summer! Serve it up over grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and more.

It’s bright and zesty with loads of garlic, fresh herbs, shallot, olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for spice.

Really Great Classic Chimichurri Sauce

As we get into summer and grilling season, I’m gearing up to share a bunch of new grilling recipes and sides. But I also want to share a recipe for one of my absolute favorite sauces: chimichurri! I am absolutely obsessed with it because it’s so simple to make, but it can really elevate any meal.

It’s bright and herbaceous and goes so well over grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and more! I also sometimes use it as a dressing for pasta salad when I don’t want a heavy mayonnaise-based sauce.

You can even use it as a marinade instead of as a sauce! It’s a versatile recipe that I love to whip up and have on hand throughout the summer.

How to Make Classic Chimichurri Sauce

You don’t need anything special to make this recipe, though a sharp knife and a microplane make things much easier!

Helpful Cooking Tools

• Sharp Knife
• Microplane
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowl
• Storage Jars

Recipe Ingredients

full list of ingredients, quantities & method in the recipe card at the end of the page.

• parsley
• oregano
• garlic
• shallot
• olive oil
• red pepper flakes
• red wine vinegar

Storage Instructions

Store chimichurri in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 week. The olive oil may solidify the longer it’s in the fridge, so let it come to room temperature before using.

This Classic Chimichurri Sauce recipe is a must-make this summer! It’s bright and fresh and perfect for serving over steak, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and more. If you do give this recipe a try, I love hearing about it! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and never miss a new recipe! You can also snap a photo & tag @JENNYGOYCOCHEA on Instagram.

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Sauces

Classic Chimichurri Sauce

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This fresh and simple Classic Chimichurri Sauce is perfect for summer! Serve it up over grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, veggies, and more.

It's bright and zesty with loads of garlic, fresh herbs, shallot, olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for spice.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley about one smaller bunch
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves
• 1 small shallot very finely minced
• 2 garlic cloves grated
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

• Combine the parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour in the olive oil and the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and keep at room temperature until you’re ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tablespoonsCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg