CITRUS GRILLING MARINADE — Whatever you choose to grill this summer–from chicken and seafood to fresh vegetables–this spicy, tangy marinade makes it all taste better!
We do a lot of grilling during the hot summer months, and this Citrus Grilling Marinade is one of our favorite, all-purpose solutions for grilling almost anything.
In fact, I often mix up a double batch of this marinade and keep it in a glass jar in the refrigerator so we can use it on whatever we happen to be grilling for dinner that day.
This tangy marinade, with both orange and lime juice, adds great flavor to almost any type of meat. We’ve even used it on grilled vegetables and they came out so fresh and delicious.
One of our favorite ways to use this marinade is to add flavor to the humble chicken breast. It’s also great on salmon–whether you’re grilling it or roasting it in the oven.
It also goes well with beef, and almost any cut of pork, from an entire tenderloin, to pork chops and pork roasts.
Our very favorite thing to do with this marinade is to use it to grill beef, chicken or pork, then shred or cut the meat into bite size portions and make tacos.
The flavor is perfect for summer-time tacos, loaded with fresh pico or fruit salsa, and your favorite homemade guacamole. With a side of Mexican Street Corn, it’s the ultimate summer meal.
Like most marinade recipes, this one is easily adaptable, so feel free to play around with the seasonings, add some fresh herbs, or additional cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicier marinade.
This marinade will keep for at least a week in the refrigerator, so it’s super easy to prep it ahead of time so it’s ready to go.
Everything I make with this Citrus Grilling Marinade has been a huge hit with my family. I hope you love it as much as we do!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Citrus Grilling Marinade
- Produce: onions, garlic, oranges, limes
- Spices: oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Citrus Grilling Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 4-6 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. With blender running, gradually pour in the oil and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a covered jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Use about 1 cup of marinade per pound of meat. Marinate for 4-6 hours before cooking meat or vegetables.
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1 comment
Janelle
Hi Danelle, I absolutely love all your recipes. This dressing/dipping/marinade has come at the perfect time. I bet it is even good on a shrimp or salmon salad!!