Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime Turmeric Marinade

This bright, punchy marinade is built around fresh lime, golden turmeric, and a generous handful of cilantro — and it comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a whisk. The combination of citrus acid, warm spices, and good olive oil does serious flavor work on whatever you decide to coat with it, from shrimp and salmon to tofu, tempeh, or a tray of roasted vegetables. It's completely plant-based in its base form, so it naturally sidesteps any poultry concerns without requiring any substitutions or workarounds. The optional honey rounds out the heat from the cayenne and gives the marinade a subtle gloss, while the garlic and cumin add depth that keeps it from tasting one-dimensional. One of the best things about this recipe is that it actually improves with a little time — make it ahead and let it sit in the fridge for a day, and the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Just remember to discard any marinade that's touched raw protein, or boil it hard for a full minute if you want to repurpose it as a finishing sauce.

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