Spicy Red Chimichurri Sauce with Smoked Paprika
Smoky Red Chimichurri Sauce – Bold, Herby & Perfect for Grilled Meats is a vibrant herb sauce with roasted red peppers, garlic, and smoked paprika blended in olive oil and vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
Ingredients
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
½ cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Finely chop parsley and roasted red peppers.
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Combine parsley, red peppers, and minced garlic in a bowl.
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Stir in smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
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Add red wine vinegar and mix.
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Gradually drizzle in olive oil while stirring.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overblend; keep texture slightly coarse.
Adjust vinegar and oil to balance acidity.
Store refrigerated up to 5 days.