Barley Free Lemon Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or fish taste like it came from a proper Greek kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while fresh lemon juice and zest cut right through it with a clean, sharp acidity that wakes everything up. A trio of fresh herbs — oregano, thyme, and rosemary — layered with garlic, turmeric, and ginger gives the marinade real depth without leaning on any processed sauces or packaged seasoning blends that might sneak in unwanted grains. That matters a lot when you're navigating a grain-free approach, because bottled marinades and store-bought dressings are notorious for hiding unexpected additives. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and straightforward to whisk together in minutes. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can make a batch ahead and have a flavor-packed marinade ready to go whenever dinner needs a shortcut.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified and uniform.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, and salt. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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