Oregano Garlic Marinade
Elevate your cooking game with this vibrant and flavorful Oregano Garlic Marinade—a versatile combination of fresh and zesty ingredients designed to infuse meats, seafood, or vegetables with bold Mediterranean-inspired tastes. Featuring extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and fragrant dried oregano, this marinade is beautifully balanced with the addition of finely chopped fresh parsley, a splash of red wine vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy marinade deeply penetrates your chosen ingredients, delivering maximum flavor whether you let it work its magic for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a must-have for BBQ nights, meal preps, or family feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cups Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add in the minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk the mixture thoroughly to combine.
For an extra depth of flavor, stir in the red pepper flakes and red wine vinegar.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
Use immediately by placing your desired protein or vegetables into a resealable bag or shallow dish and pouring the marinade over them.
Ensure that the marinade coats the food evenly by turning or tossing it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for more intense flavor).
Remove the food from the marinade before cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.
Cook or grill your marinated items as desired, and enjoy your oregano garlic-infused dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% | |
*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.
