Pescatarian Cilantro-Lime Turmeric Marinade
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this marinade brings together fresh lime, golden turmeric, and a generous handful of cilantro into something that makes whatever it touches taste genuinely special. The combination of citrus acid and olive oil does real work here — it tenderizes fish or shrimp beautifully while the turmeric and cumin add warm, earthy depth that feels anything but one-note. A little cayenne and raw honey are both optional, but together they push the balance of heat and sweetness into seriously craveable territory. Because every ingredient is whole and plant-based except for the protein you choose to pair it with, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. It comes together in one bowl with just a whisk, and the flavors only get better after a day or two in the fridge. Salmon, halibut, shrimp, or even a firm white fish like cod will all soak this up beautifully — aim for at least 30 minutes in the fridge and you'll notice the difference immediately. Keep a jar on hand and weeknight dinners start to feel a lot more exciting.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Zest and juice the limes directly into a small bowl, catching any seeds.
- 2
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Add the cayenne and honey, if using. Whisk until the oil and lime juice are fully combined and the mixture looks uniform.
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