Jerk Marinade
Spice up your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful Jerk Marinade! Featuring a harmonious blend of scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, and fiery habanero peppers, this marinade is elevated by aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A splash of soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and olive oil add depth, while a touch of brown sugar balances the heat with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for marinating chicken, pork, seafood, or even veggies, this Jamaican-inspired recipe brings the vibrant, smoky flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this Jerk Marinade will infuse your dishes with irresistible zest and complexity. Customizable for all heat preferences and easy to make, it's your new go-to for bold, tropical-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 2 pieces Habanero peppers (or Scotch Bonnet peppers)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional for consistency)
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the scallions, garlic, and ginger.
Carefully slice the habanero peppers in half, removing seeds if you prefer less heat (use gloves to avoid irritation).
In a blender or food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger, habanero peppers, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high until the mixture forms a smooth, thick marinade. If it's too thick, drizzle in up to 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, lime juice, or sugar as desired).
Use immediately to marinate your protein of choice or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4109 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*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.
