Sherry Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this versatile and flavorful Sherry Marinade, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty notes. Made with dry sherry, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey, this marinade is enriched with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a splash of lemon juice for added brightness. The subtle heat from crushed red pepper flakes (optional) complements the depth of flavors, making it ideal for marinating chicken, pork, seafood, or even vegetables. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy marinade transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. Let your ingredients soak in these bold flavors for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours for an even more pronounced taste. Perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this sherry marinade is your go-to for unforgettable meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dry sherry
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the dry sherry, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey.
Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl.
Whisk again to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more honey for sweetness, lemon juice for acidity, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Use immediately to marinate your desired protein or vegetables. Place the food in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and ensure it is evenly coated.
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours for a stronger flavor.
Discard the marinade after use and cook the marinated food as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1740 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
