Carrageenan Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warming spices come together in a marinade that makes chicken, pork, or fish taste like something you'd order at a restaurant. Fresh orange and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while grated ginger, turmeric, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary layer in serious depth of flavor. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out with just a touch of natural sweetness — totally optional, but worth it. Many store-bought marinades and bottled dressings sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier, which makes label-reading a tedious chore. This one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh citrus, olive oil, garlic, and herbs — so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. A vigorous whisk brings the oil and juice together into a cohesive, glossy marinade without any additives doing the heavy lifting. It comes together in just a few minutes and keeps in the refrigerator for up to three days, so you can prep ahead and have a flavor-packed weeknight dinner ready to go. Whether you're soaking chicken thighs for a few hours or quickly coating fish before a fast cook, this marinade punches well above its weight.
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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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