14 Chimichurri Recipes To Spice Up Your Dinner
Mastering flavorful sauces is the easiest way to add some oomph to your usual dinners. You’re probably familiar with pesto, an Italian sauce that can be made with all sorts of fresh herbs, and then used to make your meals shine. Homemade vinaigrettes and dressings deliver extra flavor to everything from beet salads to fried chicken. But you should also add Argentinean chimichurri to your repertoire — it’s a vinegary sauce made from herbs including parsley, oregano, and cilantro, and bold ingredients like garlic and red chili peppers. Try out these 14 chimichurri recipes to erase boring meals from your menu.
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Enjoy this delicious skirt steak that gives each mouthful the right amount of bite. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Short Rib Pho French Dip Banh Mi with Thai Basil Chimichurri
Dive into this delicious chimichurri recipe that will satisfy all of your cravings. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Chimichurri Tomato Salad
Salads don’t have to be a side dish. Add some extras, like a flavorful sauce and a handful of fresh herbs to make them a star entree. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Caribbean Grilled Lamb Chops with Wasakaka
These lamb chops are deliciously rich, which is why it’s great when paired with a zesty chimichurri sauce. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower is even better when it’s loaded with mouth-watering chimichurri. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Sweet Corn Chimichurri Butter Shrimp with Polenta
The key to making great shellfish food is using bold ingredients, like chimichurri. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Chimichurri Chicken
Juicy chicken and potatoes is always a delightful pairing. Along with roasted pepper and chimichurri, this meal is a a perfect dinner recipe. (via The Girl on Bloor)
Chimichurri Potato Salad
Flecked with herbs and garlic, this potato salad is the perfect side dish for warm weather dining. (via Salt and Lavender)
Grilled Scallops
Quick-cooking scallops is a great weeknight option. Instead of making scallops wrapped in bacon, switch up the flavors and try this recipe instead. (via most hungry)
Chimichurri Shrimp Bowls
Spice up your favorite bowls with a fresh-tasting kick thanks to a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce. (via Cozy Cravings)
Surf and Turf: Steak and Lobster with Spicy Roasted Garlic Chimichurri Butter
Once you learn to make a classic chimichurri sauce, you’ll have a secret ingredient on hand that can the best surf and turf meal. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri
You can’t go wrong with a classic! Serve these delicious smashed potatoes paired with creamy chimichurri. (via Two Spoons)
Chimichurri Curry Summer Ramen
This ramen has everything you want in a meal. There’s plenty of protein, lots of fresh veggies and a dressing you’ll want to drink straight from the bottle. (via Chef Bai)
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is anything but boring in this recipe. This pesto-adjacent is saturated with flavor and will make any meal pop.. (via Two Spoons)
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