Fajita Marinade
Transform your fajitas into a flavor-packed fiesta with this vibrant fajita marinade recipe! Bursting with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lime juice, the rich depth of soy sauce, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey, this marinade is perfectly balanced with bold spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Minced garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes (optional) add an extra kick, while fresh cilantro ties it all together with a fragrant finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy marinade is versatile enough for chicken, steak, shrimp, or even vegetables, infusing every bite with irresistible Tex-Mex flair. Whether you're grilling, sautéing, or baking your fajita ingredients, this marinade guarantees a deliciously seasoned dish that will wow your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to evenly distribute the spices.
Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro to complete the marinade.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Add your protein or vegetables to the bag or dish with the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, for the best flavor infusion.
When ready to cook, remove the marinated ingredients and cook as desired (grill, sauté, or bake). Discard the leftover marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3569 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*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.
