Best 2 Costa Rican Lime Marinade Recipes

Costa Rican lime marinade is a flavorful and versatile marinade that can be used to enhance the taste of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Made with fresh lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and achiote, this marinade is sure to add a bright and zesty flavor to your next meal. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or baking, a Costa Rican lime marinade is an easy way to add some tropical flair to your dish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

COSTA RICAN MARINADE

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This marinade can be used with beef, chicken, or pork. Posted for ZWT 4 - South/Central America and found on Recipe Goldmine's website.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories One Dish Meal

Time P1DT30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

Using a shallow non-metal dish or reasealable plastic bag add all the ingredients and mix together well.
Up to 3 pounds of beef, chicken, or pork can be placed in the marinade and refrigerated for 8 hours but no longer than 24.
Cover the dish or seal the plastic bag and turn meat occasionally.
Grill meat to desired doneness and discard remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.2

COSTA RICAN LIME MARINADE

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This is from reciperewards.com and is good for a lot of different meats. I decided to put the minimun eight hours for marinading in the prep time, because there is no cooking involved, just the putting together of the ingredients for the marinade.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories Low Protein

Time 8h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tomato juice 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in shallow non-metal dish or resealable plastic bag. Add up to 3 pounds chicken, pork or beef, turning to coat with marinade.
Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning meat occasionally, at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Grill meat as desired.
Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.8, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3539.3, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1

Tips:

Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Limes that are too ripe or not ripe enough will not provide the same level of flavor.
If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice. However, fresh limes will always give you a better taste.
Be sure to taste the marinade before using it. You may need to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
The longer you marinate the meat, the more flavorful it will be. However, do not marinate the meat for more than 24 hours, or it could become tough.
When using a lime marinade, it is important to use a non-reactive bowl. This means using a bowl made of glass, ceramic, or stainless steel. Do not use a bowl made of aluminum or iron, as these metals can react with the acid in the lime juice and cause the marinade to turn bitter.

Conclusion:

A Costa Rican lime marinade is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite meats. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or baking, a lime marinade will help to tenderize the meat and give it a bright, citrusy flavor. So next time you're looking for a new way to prepare your favorite protein, give a Costa Rican lime marinade a try.