Pescatarian Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herbaceous marinade is the kind of thing that makes simple fish or seafood taste like it came from a proper Italian kitchen. Fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary all show up together, backed by minced garlic and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil — it's layered and aromatic without being fussy. A splash of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice keep everything lively, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that you might not be able to place but will absolutely notice. The optional honey rounds out any sharpness and gives the marinade a gentle, balanced finish. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can marinate fish fillets, shrimp, or scallops on a weeknight without any extra prep. Shake it over grilled salmon, toss it with prawns before they hit the pan, or drizzle it over a seafood salad — the versatility here is genuinely impressive. Clean, real ingredients and zero guesswork make this a staple worth keeping on rotation.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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