Jalapeno Lime Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with this zesty and bold Jalapeño Lime Marinade, a flavor-packed combination of fresh jalapeños, lime juice, and fragrant cilantro. This easy-to-make marinade perfectly balances spicy, tangy, and sweet notes, thanks to the addition of honey and soy sauce, while a hint of cumin adds smoky depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for chicken, shrimp, steak, or vegetables, infusing your dish with vibrant, Southwest-inspired flavor. Whether you’re prepping a quick weeknight dinner or hosting a backyard BBQ, this marinade will take your culinary creations to the next level. Enjoy marinated goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fresh jalapeños
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 cups Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and finely chop the jalapeños. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes before chopping.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped jalapeños, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined. If needed, scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your preferences.
Pour the marinade over your desired protein or vegetables in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Ensure the ingredients are fully coated and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours for more intense flavor.
Discard any excess marinade before cooking your ingredients as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2922 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
