My Favorite Fajita Marinade
Elevate your fajita game with "My Favorite Fajita Marinade," a bold and zesty recipe packed with flavor-boosting ingredients! This quick 10-minute marinade features a savory blend of olive oil, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for balance, complemented by smoky paprika, cumin, chili powder, and a hint of red pepper flakes for just the right amount of spice. Fresh garlic and optional cilantro add aromatic depth, making it perfect for infusing chicken, beef, shrimp, or veggies with irresistible Tex-Mex flair. Whether you're grilling, sautéing, or baking, this versatile marinade ensures tender, flavorful fajitas every time. Prepare to wow everyone at your next taco night or weekend barbecue!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey until well combined.
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to the liquid mixture, stirring well to incorporate the spices evenly.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cilantro (if using).
Place your choice of protein (chicken, beef, or shrimp) or vegetables (such as bell peppers and onions) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the ingredients, ensuring everything is coated evenly. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, but for best flavor, marinate for 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 12 hours for optimum texture.
Remove the marinated ingredients from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
Proceed to cook the marinated ingredients as desired, such as grilling, sautéing, or baking, to create delicious fajitas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1416 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
