Best 8 Honey Ginger Marinade Recipes

FRESH GINGER AND HONEY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince ginger in a food processor (you can also do this by hand).
• Add to the food processor the honey (1/4 cup), salt (2 teaspoons), pepper (1 teaspoon), and rice vinegar (1/3 cup); pulse to combine (if not using a food processor, whisk these ingredients together in a bowl).
• While food processor is running, add oil gradually (or add oil to bowl while whisking), in order to emulsify the dressing.
• Store in an airtight container or jar for up to one month in the fridge.

HONEY GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk ingredients together.
• Add meat of your choice and refrigerate.
• Tastes best with chicken marinating for 4-6 hours and flank steak about 8 hours or more.
• Grill to your liking.

HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and zest, tamari, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reserve 3/4 cup of the marinade for later use. Pour the remaining marinade into a 2-gallon ziptop bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible; massage to distribute the marinade. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
• Remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put the wings skin-side down on the baking sheet and spoon the marinade from the bag over the wings. Cook for 20 minutes, then flip the wings, baste with the pan drippings, rotate the pan and cook until the honey has caramelized and the skin is a dark amber, an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
• Pour the reserved 3/4 cup marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the liquid is thick and syrupy and turns into a glaze, about 4 minutes. Coat the wings with the thickened marinade. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with lime zest.

HONEY -GINGER STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together
• Place steak in plastic ziploc bag or non-reactive dish (glass or plastic).
• Pour marinade over steak.
• Marinate in the fridge 8 hours or overnight.
• Grill or Broil steak as usual.

HONEY GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and honey; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

HONEY-GINGER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, honey, and green onion; mix well. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove salmon from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

HONEY,GARLIC & GINGER RIBS

Steps:

• In a small glass bowl or resealable glass jar mix all the marinade ingredients well.
• Let sit to allow the flavors to blend while you prepare the ribs in step 2
• With the back of a teaspoon begin lifting the membrane on the back of the ribs near a bone.
• When you get enough of the membrane (also called 'silverskin') pryed up from the back of the ribs grasp it with a paper towel and peel it off the ribs.
• This membrane should always be removed, if it's left on it can cause the ribs to curl when they're cooking and they'll also be a bit tougher to chew when left on.
• Cut the two rib racks in half so you've 4 pieces.
• Place the ribs meat side up (bone side down) in a glass dish.
• Evenly distribute the marinade over the top of the ribs and rub to completely cover all the pieces.
• Pierce the meat with a fork all over after you've spread on the marinade - this will help the flavor penetrate the meat.
• Cover the ribs and refrigerate overnight.
• Oil the grates of the BBQ and preheat to 400F - 450F.
• When the grill is ready place the ribs meat side down (bone side up) and close the lid.
• Let the ribs brown up and give them the charred grill marks - usually about 7 or 8 minutes should do.
• Flip the ribs over (bone side down) and close the lid.
• Reduce the temperature to 350F.
• Let the ribs cook for 30 - 40 minutes and check on them.
• The meat should be shrinking back from the bone 1/4" or so.
• Keep checking on the ribs, you don't want them overcooked or they'll dry out.
• Depending on the size of ribs you're using really determines how long to cook them. The bigger and meatier they are the longer they'll take.
• Remove the bbq pork ribs from the grill and place on a cutting board.
• Cut the ribs into individual pieces between the bones.
• Its easier if you do this bone side up so you can see where to cut.
• Serve this as is or with the bbq pork ribs dipping sauce described above.

HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger; set aside. , Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add vegetables and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir honey mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.