Lemon Grass Marinade
Infuse your dishes with bold, aromatic flavors using this irresistible Lemongrass Marinade! This quick and easy recipe combines tender lemongrass, zesty lime juice, and the warmth of ginger with a savory balance of soy sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of honey for sweetness. Fresh cilantro and a dash of chili flakes add vibrant herbal and spicy undertones, making it the perfect marinade for chicken, seafood, or tofu. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile marinade pairs beautifully with grills, stir-fries, or roasted dishes and will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia. Perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or prepping an impressive meal for guests, this lemongrass-based recipe will become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Lemongrass stalks
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the outer layers of the lemongrass stalks to reveal the tender core. Chop the tender part into small pieces.
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them.
Peel and grate the fresh ginger to yield 1 tablespoon.
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth, fragrant paste-like marinade. If the consistency is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water to adjust.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your preference.
Use immediately to marinate chicken, seafood, or tofu. For best results, let the protein marinate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
