3 Ingredient Lemon Pepper Marinade Recipe

Elevate your grilling game with this incredibly simple yet vibrant 3-ingredient lemon pepper marinade from Andrew Schloss's 'Cooking with Three Ingredients'. Perfect for chicken, fish, ribs, and more, this recipe delivers a burst of fresh lemon and peppery goodness in just minutes. Get ready for juicy, flavorful perfection!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 531.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Lemon Pepper Marinade

  • 1 large lemon, zested and 1/4 cup juiced
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

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How to Make 3 Ingredient Lemon Pepper Marinade

  1. Zest one lemon using a fine-grater or zester. If using a zester, finely chop the zest.
  2. Juice the lemon and measure out 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice (1/4 cup), 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Add salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon to start, adjust as needed).
  5. Marinate your protein of choice (chicken, fish, ribs, etc.) for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for maximum flavor. Grill, bake, or pan-fry as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

38g

Carbs

6g

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