Hazelnut Free Smoky Paprika Cilantro Lime Marinade
Bold, smoky, and bright with citrus, this marinade brings serious depth to whatever you decide to throw on the grill or into the oven. Smoked paprika and cumin form a warm, earthy backbone, while fresh lime juice and zest cut right through with a zippy acidity that keeps every bite lively. A touch of turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue, and the fresh cilantro stirred in at the end keeps the whole thing feeling vibrant and garden-fresh. Every single ingredient here is straightforward pantry and produce-aisle stuff — no specialty items, no nut-based oils, no hidden tree nut derivatives to second-guess on a label. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option when you need to cook for someone avoiding hazelnuts, since you're building flavor entirely from spices, olive oil, garlic, and citrus. It works beautifully on chicken, fish, or vegetables, and the fact that it keeps in the fridge for up to three days means you can make a batch ahead and have dinner more than halfway done before the week even gets going.
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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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