Brazil Nut Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(16)

Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warm spices come together in a marinade that makes just about any protein taste like it came from a seriously good restaurant kitchen. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger and turmeric add depth and a gorgeous golden hue that clings beautifully to chicken, pork, or fish. A handful of fresh thyme and rosemary round everything out with herby, aromatic notes that smell incredible the moment you start whisking. The whole thing comes together in under a minute — just juice, zest, whisk, and you're done. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this marinade is naturally free of any such ingredients, built entirely from pantry staples and fresh produce with zero workarounds needed. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can prep ahead and have a flavor-packed weeknight dinner ready to go whenever you need it. A drizzle of raw honey is optional but adds just enough sweetness to balance the acidity and make the edges caramelize beautifully when cooked.

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Ingredients

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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