Jamaican Marinade
Infuse your dishes with the bold, vibrant flavors of the Caribbean using this irresistible Jamaican Marinade. Bursting with authentic ingredients like fiery Scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic allspice, fresh thyme, and a touch of warming cinnamon and nutmeg, this marinade delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and zest. Freshly squeezed lime and orange juices add a citrusy brightness, while soy sauce and brown sugar lend depth and subtle caramel notes. Perfect for chicken, pork, seafood, or even vegetables, this 10-minute marinade turns any dish into a taste of island paradise. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, this quintessentially Jamaican recipe ensures your meals are anything but ordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole (seeded and finely chopped) Scotch bonnet pepper
- 4 large (minced) Garlic cloves
- 6 stalks (chopped) Green onions
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 0.25 cups (freshly squeezed) Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
Instructions
Prepare the Scotch bonnet peppers by removing the seeds and finely chopping them. Be sure to work carefully, as these peppers are very spicy.
Combine the chopped Scotch bonnet peppers, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh thyme in a mixing bowl.
Add the ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar to the bowl and mix well.
Pour the soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil into the mixture and stir to combine.
Season the marinade with salt, black pepper, and grated ginger. Give it a final stir to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Use immediately to marinate your choice of protein or vegetables, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Marinate proteins like chicken, pork, or seafood for a minimum of 1 hour (or up to overnight for more flavor).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5301 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 951 mg | 20% | |
*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.
