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Quick and Easy Lemon Marinade Recipe

Want to brighten up your protein game without overpowering delicate flavors? This lemon herb marinade delivers fresh, clean taste that enhances rather than masks your main dish. I'll show you the timing tricks that prevent "cooking" your proteins.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil + more to thin out as needed
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh herb blend equal parts parsley and cilantro, minced or your favorite herb seasoning blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a Mason jar and secure it with the lid.
  • Shake vigorously to combine all ingredients.
  • For the brightest flavors, use this marinade within 24 hours of making.
  • Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Add as needed, a neutral oil, like avocado oil, to the marinade to coat your food. 
Great for chicken, shrimp, white fish, and veggies
  • Marinate chicken for 2 to 4 hours
  • Marinate fish and shrimp for 15 to 30 minutes
  • Marinate veggies for 30 minutes to 2 hours

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg