Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade
This Lime-Garlic Cilantro Marinade is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With tangy lime juice, fragrant garlic, and bright cilantro, it’s a quick way to bring bold, herbaceous flavor to your favorite proteins or vegetables—perfect for grilling or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro trimmed
- 3-4 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more lime juice, salt, or garlic as needed.
- Use right away to marinate your choice of meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- For a thinner marinade, add a bit of water or more olive oil.
- To transform this into a creamy dressing, mix in ½ cup of mayo and enough lime juice or water to reach the desired consistency
- Be mindful of cross-contamination: discard any marinade that’s touched raw meat or seafood.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 1170mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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