Xanthan Gum Free Citrus-Garlic Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(16)

Bright citrus, pungent garlic, and earthy fresh herbs come together in a marinade that smells absolutely incredible the moment you start whisking. The combination of orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest gives it a lively acidity that tenderizes protein beautifully, while olive oil, ginger, and turmeric add warmth and depth that goes way beyond your average bottled marinade. Many store-bought marinades and sauces sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can cause problems for people avoiding certain additives — this one skips all of that entirely, relying on nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients to do the work. A vigorous 30-second whisk is all it takes to bring the oil and citrus together into a cohesive, glossy coating. It works wonderfully on chicken, pork, or fish, and the optional drizzle of raw honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the tang without tipping into cloying territory. Make a batch on Sunday and keep it in the fridge for up to three days, ready to transform whatever protein you pull out for dinner.

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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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