Artificial Food Coloring Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and a hit of fresh ginger come together in a marinade that smells absolutely incredible the moment you start whisking. Every single ingredient here is whole and real — fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, garden herbs, and a pinch of turmeric for that gorgeous golden hue — so there's zero need to squint at a label wondering what "color added" actually means. Bottled marinades are notorious for sneaking in dyes and artificial flavor enhancers, but this one skips all of that without sacrificing a drop of complexity. The rosemary and thyme give it an herby backbone, while the honey (if you use it) rounds out the citrus with just a touch of natural sweetness. It comes together in about 30 seconds of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it easy to prep ahead for the week. Chicken, pork, and fish all take beautifully to this blend — just remember fish only needs about 30 minutes while heartier proteins can soak for several hours. Clean, vibrant, and completely free of anything artificial, this is the kind of marinade that makes you wonder why you ever reached for the store-bought stuff.
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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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