Tree Nut Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, punchy garlic, and a hit of fresh ginger come together in this marinade to create something that genuinely transforms whatever protein you pour it over. The combination of orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest gives it a layered acidity, while the olive oil carries the aromatics — rosemary, thyme, and turmeric — deep into the meat. It comes together in under a minute of whisking, and a touch of raw honey rounds out the tang without tipping it into sweet territory. Because every ingredient here is a whole, single-origin pantry staple, there's no need to scan labels for hidden tree nut oils or nut-derived additives that can sneak into bottled marinades. It works beautifully on chicken or pork after a few hours in the fridge, and for fish you only need 30 minutes before the citrus starts doing its thing. Make a batch at the start of the week and keep it refrigerated for up to three days — weeknight dinners just got a serious upgrade.
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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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