Lemon Pepper Marinade
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and versatile Lemon Pepper Marinade, a quick and flavor-packed mix that’s perfect for chicken, seafood, vegetables, or tofu. Bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, this marinade strikes the perfect balance between tangy citrus, aromatic garlic, and a peppery kick from freshly cracked black pepper. A touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness, while dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes layer in depth and heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy marinade is ideal for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, and works wonders to infuse your dishes with vibrant, fresh flavors. For best results, let your ingredients marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for maximum tenderness and taste. Bring a bright and bold twist to your favorite proteins and veggies with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
Add the freshly cracked black pepper, salt, honey (if using), dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl. Continue to whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or honey as needed.
Use immediately to coat chicken, seafood, vegetables, or tofu. Place the chosen protein or vegetables in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over, and ensure it is evenly distributed.
Allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. For more intense flavor, refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, remove the marinated ingredients from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
