Mushroom Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(16)

Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and warming spices come together in this vibrant 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 base, while grated ginger, turmeric, and woody herbs like thyme and rosemary layer in real depth and complexity. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out with just a touch of sweetness — totally optional, but worth it. The whole thing comes together with a quick whisk, no cooking required, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days so you can plan ahead for the week. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, store-bought marinades and spice blends can be surprisingly tricky — many contain hidden umami boosters or natural flavor extracts derived from fungi. This one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so you know exactly what you're working with. It's equally at home on chicken, pork, or a delicate piece of fish, and the citrus does double duty as both flavor and tenderizer.

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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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