Chimichurri: The Versatile Sauce You Need To Try On Everything

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is often cheaper.

Start by making the basic chimichurri recipe.

Use cilantro and Italian flat leaf parsley as main ingredients.

If you dislike cilantro, use only flat leaf parsley.

Chop cilantro by hand, including the stems for flavor.

Chop parsley by hand, using only the leaves.

Grate 2-3 cloves of garlic for texture.

Add a heavy pinch of sea salt, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper.

Pour in enough red wine vinegar to soak all ingredients, adjusting for tanginess.

Add a generous amount of regular olive oil, avoiding extra virgin for a neutral flavor.

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld.

For chicken, spatchcock it by removing the backbone and cutting it in half.

Season chicken with olive oil and all-purpose seasoning on both sides.

For steak, season both sides with steak seasoning and let it rest.

For salmon, season the flesh side with olive oil and sweet barbecue rub.

Divide the chimichurri into three bowls for steak, chicken, and salmon.

For chicken chimichurri, add diced shallots, roasted bell peppers, and honey.

For salmon chimichurri, zest and juice lemons, and add fresh citrus.

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