Latin Marinade
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and zesty Latin Marinade, a perfect blend of bold spices and fresh citrus flavors. Featuring a harmonious mix of olive oil, lime and orange juice, white vinegar, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and oregano, this marinade promises to infuse your favorite proteins or vegetables with irresistible flair. Smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a hint of red pepper flakes (optional for added heat) provide just the right kick to transport your taste buds to Latin America. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile marinade is ideal for grilling, baking, or sautéing, offering a dynamic flavor boost to any dish. Perfect for chicken, steak, fish, or veggies, this recipe is your go-to for adding a punch of Latin-inspired zest to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, and white vinegar until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Mix all ingredients until evenly blended and aromatic.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning (e.g. more lime juice, salt, or spices) as needed to suit your flavor preference.
Place your protein or vegetables in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the food, ensuring it is fully coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more intense flavor. For vegetables, marinate for 20-30 minutes.
When ready to cook, remove the food from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Cook as desired (grill, bake, sauté, etc.).
Discard any remaining marinade that came into contact with raw protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*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.
