Smoky Chimichurri Rojo (Red Chimichurri Sauce)
A bold and smoky chimichurri rojo made with roasted red peppers, garlic, and fresh herbs. This easy red chimichurri sauce is perfect for steak, chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 1 cup 1x
- Category: CONDIMENT, SAUCE
- Cuisine: ARGENTINE
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the parsley and mince the garlic.
- Chop the roasted red peppers into small pieces if needed.
- In a medium bowl, combine red peppers, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- Add salt and black pepper, then stir until fully combined.
- Let the sauce sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, pulse briefly in a food processor.
- Adjust heat by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
- Best served fresh, but flavors deepen after resting.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/chimichurri-rojo/