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Citrus Herb Marinade
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:30 Minutes
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Yield:1/2 cup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill, chives, mint)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound fish or chicken
- 12.78g lemon zest
- 38.34g lemon juice
- 59.15ml olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 25.56g chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill, chives, mint)
- 4.26g kosher salt
- 2.13g ground black pepper
- 453.59g fish or chicken
Level up your fish or chicken with this quick lemon-herb marinade. A short soak locks in moisture and infuses bright, fresh flavor, making every bite more tender and delicious.
Preparation
STEP 1
Mix lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, chopped herbs, salt and pepper into a jar or bowl.
STEP 2
In either a dish or resealable bag coat fish or chicken with marinade.
STEP 3
Marinate fish for 20-30 minutes. Avoid longer or the citrus will begin “cooking” the fish. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cook as desired.
Options
Other flavor combinations to explore include:
Orange with cumin seed and oregano
Lime with chipotle and cilantro