Are your meals in need of a flavor boost? Say hello to your kitchen’s new secret weapon: chimichurri! This vibrant, zesty sauce, hailing from Argentina, is traditionally paired with grilled meats, but its potential doesn’t stop there.
From livening up your morning toast to making your grilled veggies sing, we’ve compiled an irresistible collection of chimichurri recipes and perfect pairings to rescue you from the clutches of culinary boredom. Start with our favorite homemade chimichurri recipe, and then let the possibilities blossom from there!
Homemade Cilantro Chimichurri
This delicious homemade cilantro chimichurri is the perfect sauce for grilled meats and veggies! An easy recipe with fresh herbs you have to try!
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Red Chimichurri
Red Chimichurri sauce recipe is a bright, refreshing oil-based sauce made with aromatic, fresh herbs popular over beef, meats, fish, & more!
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Fire up the grill for this easy 30 minute recipe for barbecue grilled shrimp skewers brushed with BBQ sauce and finished with a fresh chimichurri sauce!
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Pan-Seared Tri-Tip Steaks
Cook the perfect tri-tip steak in cast iron with a pan sear. Sliced thin and served with chimichurri this is the best way to enjoy this steak!
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Grilled Flank Steak
Try this juicy grilled flank steak recipe! Marinated and grilled to perfection, it’s perfect for BBQs, tacos, or salads.
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Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger
Chimichurri Butter. Yeah, you heard that right. This Argentinian Chimichurri Butter Burger is simple and amazing, and simply amazing. Get that grill going.
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Grilled Chimichurri Steak Potato Power Bowl
Power Bowls don’t need to be boring. This Grilled Chimichurri Steak Potato Power Bowl is the perfect flavor blend for a delicious bowl!
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Cumin Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Chimichurri Drizzle
Mix things up with this fast recipe for Cumin Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Chimichurri Drizzle. A bit of Mexican flair turns this into a whole new dish.
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Rotisserie Grilled Picanha
Use a gas grill to guarantee even temps and controlled heat on this rotisserie Brazilian inspired grilled picanha recipe with a quick and easy chimichurri.
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Choripán: Argentinian Sausage Sandwiches
Master grilled choripan with our easy recipe! Perfectly grilled sausages make the ultimate Argentinian sandwich with delicious chimichurri.
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Grilled King Crab Legs with Chimichurri Butter
Hot off the grill and drenched with chimichurri butter these grilled king crab legs are easy and crazy delicious!
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Smoked Beef Ribs (Dino Ribs)
This delicious smoked beef ribs recipe is so easy to make; A simple salt, pepper, and garlic rub with a slow smoke for big beefy dino bones!
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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this amazing roasted pork tenderloin recipe—the no-fail easy method for absolutely delicious pork!
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Easy Grilled Tri-Tip
Thin tender slices of grilled tri-tip are perfect for sandwiches, tacos, & more. Meet the “poor man’s brisket”: a West Coast classic with an elevated blend of seasonings.
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These ideas are just the start of it. Chimichurri is great on fish and veggies too. We even us it on our scrambled eggs. Keep it for 4 to 5 days and then make a fresh batch as it loses its vibrancy over time.