Are you looking for a zesty and refreshing way to elevate the flavors of your favorite dishes? Look no further than the lemon fresh mint marinade! This delightful marinade infuses meats, vegetables, and seafood with a burst of citrus and a touch of herbal freshness. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or baking, this versatile marinade is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON MINT SAUCE WITH SHRIMP
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 422.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
FRESH-MINT SAUCE
Serve this lively sauce alongside our Butterflied, Rolled, and Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely chop mint; transfer to a jar. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 month).
LEMON-MINT HERB MARINADE
Use on chicken, lamb, or firm fish like salmon or halibut. (do not marinate fish for more than 30 minutes, or it will start to "cook" and turn out tough.)
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and stir well.
- Put meat into a zipper plastic bag and pour marinade over. Seal and place in refrigerator for desired marinating time.
- I usually pour marinade from meat into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Use as a sauce for meat after it has been grilled.
LEMON & FRESH MINT MARINADE
Made this this past weekend for some grilled veggies (zucchini, summer squash and orange peppers). Delicious, fresh, a true taste of Summer!Measurements are slightly approximate...use you own judgement, I was kinda winging it!
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients in blender until cloves of garlic are small. Flecks of green mint leaves are perfect.
- Pour over your favortie veggies and let set for up to 3 hours.
- Grill!
LEMON-MINT SAUCE
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Sauce No-Cook Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Lemon Mint Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk garlic, oil, parsley, mint, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon half of sauce onto a platter. Place eggplants on top, season with salt, and spoon remaining sauce over. Let sit 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- DO AHEAD: Lemon-Mint Sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
MINT MARINADE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories condiments
Time 2m
Yield Three-quarters of a cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil, red-wine vinegar, white wine, mint, basil, oregano and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 102 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- For best results, choose fresh mint with vibrant green leaves and a strong aroma.
- Use a variety of citrus fruits to add a range of flavors to the marinade. Lemons, limes, and oranges are all excellent choices.
- Be generous with the herbs and spices. The more flavorful the marinade, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will give the flavors time to penetrate the meat.
- When grilling the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Conclusion:
This lemon fresh mint marinade is a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your chicken. It's perfect for grilling, baking, or roasting. With its bright citrus flavor and refreshing mint aroma, this marinade will surely be a hit at your next cookout or dinner party.
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