Cilantro Lime Marinade
Cilantro Lime Marinade is a vibrant and refreshing blend that’s perfect for enhancing your favorite proteins, whether you’re grilling chicken, shrimp, beef, or lamb. This easy-to-make marinade combines the zesty flavors of fresh lime juice and cilantro with a hint of smoked paprika, delivering a burst of flavor in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on protein choice
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine avocado oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper.
- Whisk together until all ingredients are fully blended.
- Add up to 2 pounds of your choice of protein (chicken thighs, shrimp, steak, or beef) to the bowl and ensure it's well-coated with the marinade.
- Allow marinating for at least 30 minutes; for best results, let it sit for up to 2 hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://myrecipesbook.com/cilantro-lime-marinade/