Beef Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, warm spice, and fresh herbs come together in a marinade that makes just about any protein taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that builds beautifully as it soaks in. Garlic, thyme, and rosemary round everything out with that classic savory depth, and a drizzle of raw honey (totally optional) gives it a gentle sweetness that helps with caramelization. This one is naturally built around chicken, pork, and fish, so there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — it's already exactly where it needs to be. Whisk it together in under a minute, and you've got something that keeps in the fridge for up to three days, ready to go whenever you are. Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner or prepping ahead for a cookout, this marinade does the heavy lifting so you barely have to.
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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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