5 from 3 votes
Chimichurri Seasoning Recipe
This recipe makes a little more than 2 tablespoons, which is enough for 2 steaks (with each steak weighing about 5 ounces).
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
6 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
South American, Uruguayan
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons parsley dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined. Store in a glass jar or another airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- *You can either make dried lemon zest yourself or buy dried minced lemon peel from a spice shop.
- You can either make dried lemon zest yourself or buy dried minced lemon peel from a spice shop.
- How to make dried lemon zest:
- How to use chimichurri seasoning:
- Zest 1 large lemon, then spread the fresh zest out on parchment or wax paper. (You need about 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest to get 1 teaspoon dried zest.) Cover loosely with a paper towel.
- Let sit at room temperature until completely dry (about 1 day).
- Dry raw chicken or steaks well using paper towels, then rub with a little bit of mild olive oil.
- Make sure all chimichurri seasoning ingredients are well combined. Sprinkle the mix on the meat, press in with your hands, then grill or bake.