Seed Oil Free 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 almost any protein or vegetable worth getting excited about. Extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat here, which is exactly the point — no canola, no soybean oil, no mystery blends that tend to sneak into bottled marinades and sauces at the grocery store. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, from the minced garlic to the optional drizzle of raw honey that rounds out the heat. The turmeric and cumin give it a warm, earthy backbone while the lime keeps everything tasting alive and fresh. It comes together in a single bowl with just a whisk, and it actually gets better after a day in the fridge as the flavors settle into each other. Whether you're using it on chicken, shrimp, tofu, or a sheet pan of vegetables, thirty minutes of marinating time is all it takes to taste the difference. Keep a jar in the refrigerator and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week.
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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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