High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Lemon Greek Herb Marinade
Bright lemon, fragrant herbs, and golden olive oil come together in a marinade that instantly transports you to a sun-drenched Mediterranean kitchen. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh citrus, garden herbs, real garlic — so there's zero chance of sneaking in any unwanted sweeteners the way bottled marinades so often do. Store-bought versions are notorious for padding out their flavor with corn syrup derivatives, but this one builds all its depth from turmeric, ginger, rosemary, thyme, and oregano working in harmony. The result is bold, herby, and just tangy enough to tenderize whatever protein you're working with. It comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk, and you can keep it in the fridge for up to three days, making weeknight dinners genuinely effortless. The tip about reserving a separate portion before adding raw protein is a small but smart move — it means you always have a clean, gorgeous drizzle ready for the finished dish.
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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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