4Small red jalapeno peppers(or green) finely diced
¾cupOlive oil
4tablespoonRed wine vinegar
2teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonPaprika(for a hint of smoky flavor)
1teaspoonRed pepper flakes
1teaspoonSalt
Instructions
Combine all of the chimichurri sauce ingredients together and mix well.
Notes
This goes great on grilled steak. See the grilled steak and marinade recipe on this page.Notes on the jalapeno peppers:Besides adding just a tiny bit of heat to the sauce, the peppers add a nice crunch which contrasts with the texture of the steak. Adds a little variety to the texture of the dish.If your store has them, go with red. Red is a little hotter than green, but adds a nice visual contrast within the green parsley and oil. If you do find red (hard to find at my store), you might reduce or omit the red pepper flakes if you're heat sensitive. The green jalapenos, after you've seeded them, have very little heat. My daughter Olivia didn't even notice that they were in there.