Dairy Free Smoky Paprika Cilantro Lime Marinade
Bold, smoky, and bright with citrus, this marinade packs serious flavor into a handful of pantry staples and fresh ingredients. Smoked paprika and cumin lay down a deep, earthy base while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through with a clean, tangy lift. A touch of turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, and the optional cayenne lets you dial the heat up or down to your liking. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — just whisk and go. The fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps things vibrant and herbaceous, making this feel far more complex than the five minutes it takes to put together. It works beautifully on chicken, fish, shrimp, or roasted vegetables, and since it keeps in the fridge for up to three days, you can make a batch on Sunday and have weeknight dinners more or less sorted.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl and whisk until the oil and juice are loosely emulsified.
- 2
Add the smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne (if using), garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform in color.
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