Herb Wine Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this fragrant and ultra-versatile Herb Wine Marinade, a quick and effortless solution for infusing meats, seafood, or vegetables with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Combining a base of dry white wine, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice, this marinade is enriched with aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, while a touch of honey and Dijon mustard adds just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Minced garlic lends a savory depth, while salt and freshly cracked black pepper tie it all together. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for grilling, roasting, or sautéing, and can be customized to suit various proteins or plant-based options. Whether you’re prepping for a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue, this simple yet sophisticated marinade guarantees a delicious, restaurant-quality result.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the dry white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the herbs.
Mix in the honey and Dijon mustard, ensuring they are fully incorporated into the base of the marinade.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
Transfer the marinade to a sealable container or a resealable plastic bag.
Place your choice of meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables into the marinade, ensuring it is fully submerged.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate (or up to overnight for a stronger flavor).
Before cooking, remove the meat or vegetables from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Proceed to grill, roast, or sauté your marinated ingredients as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2496 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 327 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.
