Basil Chimichurri Recipes

FISH SKEWERS WITH BASIL CHIMICHURRI

Fish Skewers with Basil Chimichurri image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings (2 skewers each)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces firm white fish, such as cod, haddock or halibut,cut into 16 pieces (about 1 inch each)
3 small zucchini and/or yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds),cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

For the marinade: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the
onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the fish and squash and marinate at room temperature,
about 15 minutes.
For the chimichurri: Combine the basil, parsley, onions,
garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper
to taste in a food processor bowl, and pulse until the ingredients are just
combined and chunky.
Preheat the grill on high. Oil the grates well.
For the fish skewers: Thread the marinated fish and squash
onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces of fish per skewer. Place 1 cherry tomato on
the end of each skewer. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred on
the outside and the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
While the fish is still warm, drizzle with a little basil
chimichurri and serve more on the side for dipping.

ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI

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This is the simplest way to make authentic Argentinean chimichurri. The greatest thing about authentic Argentinean food is that it is easy to make and hard to screw up!

Provided by ryalibertino

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅓ cup minced shallot
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Stir olive oil and lemon juice together with garlic, shallot, parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature before serving; store remaining chimichurri in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY CHIMICHURRI

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I took elements of several chimichurri recipes I found to come up with this combination, which has become a favorite. Can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Provided by mariap430

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed chopped parsley leaves
1 cup tightly packed chopped cilantro leaves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, hot pepper flakes, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times. Pour olive oil in slowly, while pulsing a few more times, until chimichurri is chopped, but not mushy.
Refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 0.2 g