Artificial Flavors Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright, punchy, and built entirely from real ingredients you can actually pronounce, this marinade is a dream for anyone tired of squinting at the back of a bottle. Fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, delivering that tangy citrus backbone without a drop of artificial flavoring or mystery concentrate. Grated garlic and fresh ginger add serious depth, while thyme, rosemary, and turmeric round everything out with herby, earthy warmth that no flavor packet could replicate. A drizzle of raw honey (totally optional) softens the edges just enough to balance the acidity. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of whisking, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days — so you can prep ahead and have something genuinely vibrant waiting for your next chicken, pork, or fish night. It's the kind of marinade that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle in the first place.
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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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