The Only Marinade You Ll Ever Need Recipe

Steven Raichlen's legendary marinade recipe, perfected! This vibrant blend of lemon, garlic, herbs, and a whisper of heat will transform your meats, poultry, and seafood. Use within 1-2 hours for maximum freshness and flavor. Perfect for grilling, but delicious on anything!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 998.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Only Marinade You Ll Ever Need

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How to Make The Only Marinade You Ll Ever Need

  1. In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt until salt is dissolved.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  3. Whisk in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.
  4. For best flavor, marinate your food for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours.
  5. Give the marinade a good stir before using.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

74g

Carbs

3g

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