Easy Grill Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with this quick and flavorful Easy Grill Marinade, a versatile recipe packed with bold ingredients that tenderize and enhance any protein or veggie. Featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, soy sauce, and a hint of honey for sweetness, complemented by zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a dash of Dijon mustard, this marinade strikes the perfect balance between savory and tangy. A pinch of paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes imparts subtle smokiness and heat, while optional fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness. Perfect for beef, poultry, seafood, or vegetables, this marinade takes just 10 minutes to prepare and works its magic in as little as 30 minutes—or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. Whether you're firing up the grill for a weeknight dinner or a summer BBQ, this simple yet irresistible recipe is your new go-to for tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey until thoroughly combined.
Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the bowl. Whisk again to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Optionally, stir in freshly chopped parsley for a burst of herbal freshness.
Place your choice of meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the food, ensuring it is completely coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For more intense flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours. Adjust marination time based on the protein (e.g., 30 minutes for seafood, 2-4 hours for poultry or vegetables, and 4-24 hours for beef or pork).
Before grilling, remove the food from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid. Pat the food dry with paper towels to promote better browning.
Grill your marinated food as desired, following appropriate cooking times and temperatures for the specific ingredient.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
