Almond Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warming spices come together in this marinade to create something that genuinely transforms whatever protein you pour it over. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger and turmeric add depth and a gorgeous golden hue that looks as good as it tastes. Rosemary and thyme keep things herbaceous and aromatic, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds out the acidity with just a touch of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just real, whole-food flavor. It comes together in under a minute of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it an easy prep-ahead win for busy weeknights. Chicken soaks it up beautifully over a few hours, but it's equally at home on pork or a quick fish fillet. This is the kind of marinade that makes people ask what your secret is.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the orange and lemon into a small bowl, then finely grate the lemon zest directly into the bowl.
- 2
Add the olive oil, garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and salt to the citrus mixture. Add the honey, if using.
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