Best 7 Lemon Garlic Marinade Recipes
Lemon Garlic Marinade is a flavorful staple in many cuisines and a delicious way to enhance the taste of meats, vegetables, and even some fruits. Whether you're looking for a light and tangy marinade for grilled chicken or a savory and aromatic sauce for roasted veggies, there's a lemon garlic marinade recipe out there to suit your needs. With so many variations and uses, finding the best recipe can be daunting, but this article will guide you through the process, helping you discover the perfect lemon garlic marinade for your next culinary creation.
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LEMON GARLIC MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
I'm not sure where I got this recipe but it is very good. I usually throw some chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and add this marinade and then freeze. All I have to do for a quick meal is thaw and toss on the grill. This makes enough marinade for about 1-1.5 pounds of chicken breasts. Cooking time reflects marinating time.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag.
- Mix first five ingredients together and pour over chicken.
- Marinate at least one hour, longer if possible.
- Cook chicken as desired.
- I prefer to grill mine.
- This is wonderful served on a caesar salad.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERB LEMON MARINADE
This is really the only recipe I use when I grill a leg of lamb. Plan ahead, the lamb needs to marinate 24 hours or overnight. This marinade can also be used for lamb chops. A butterflied leg of lamb is with the bones removed and cut to spread open, you can ask your butcher to remove the bones and butterfly it for you. If you prefer a more lemony taste then thinly slice half of another lemon, leave the peel on, and just throw the slices inside the bag or bowl with along with the other marinade. If desired you can also stuff the lamb with garlic cloves as well as adding the minced garlic in with the marinade. Grilling time depends on size of lamb. This recipe produces an excellent grilled lamb that melts in your mouth, try to not overcook the lamb, for best results leave slightly pink in the middle.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time P1D
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients together in a glass bowl.
- Place the lamb in a extra large heavy-duty plastic bag or glass bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the lamb, and turn to coat well on all sides.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap (if using a glass bowl).
- Place in the fridge for a minimum of 24 hours (turning occasionally to distribute marinade).
- When ready to grill, remove from fridge and save marinade for basting if desired.
- Turn the grill to high heat.
- Sear both sides for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Reduce grill temperature to medium heat and finish cooking the lamb.
- You may baste the lamb with the leftover marinade if desired.
ROSEMARY, GARLIC AND LEMON MARINADE
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix everything together and massage on to your chosen meat. Leave the meat in the marinade until your ready to cook it;
LEMON, HERB & GARLIC MARINADE
I've adapted this from a Jamie Oliver recipe. Jamie makes it with his 'flavour shaker' but as most people probably don't have one - you can use a mortar and pestle. Use this marinade for steak, chicken or fish. It imparts a wonderful flavour. We had it with steak and it made it beautifully moist and tender and lemony - quite a different taste for steak but absolutely delicious! Quantities given should make enough to marinade 2-3 steaks or 2 large chicken breasts or 4 fillets of fish.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Lemon
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roughly chop the rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and lavender flower/s or leaves (if using).
- Place herbs, salt and pepper into a mortar and pound with a pestle, until herbs are crushed and fragrant.
- Add garlic and lemon zest and pound until garlic makes a paste - add a little of the olive oil if necessary.
- Now stir in the lemon juice and the olive oil and mix together.
- Pour mixture into a small screwtop jar. Fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture thickens and emulsifies.
- Pour over meat, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cooking.
- Pour any marinade left in the bowl over the meat while it cooks.
PERFECT LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN MARINADE
I put this together when I was making some other Lebanese dishes, and I wanted chicken, but wasn't sure how I was going to make it. So this is what I came up with. One of the ingredients is Sumac- can find in middle eastern markets for sure. Its a dark red spice, that adds a lemony flavor. Its so very good. I like to make this chicken and serve it with Tabouli and Hummus. But I think it would be great with just about anything you choose to serve it with.
Provided by Helen Ganim
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 breasts of chicken-if butterflied, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If chicken breasts are boneless and thick, I think they turn out better butterflied.
- Peel garlic and crush using a mortar/pestol with a little salt (makes crushing garlic easier) or buy garlic already crushed and place in a small bowl.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac, and salt if you bought crushed garlic.
- Mix together.
- Place chicken in ziploc bag, add mixture from bowl. Make sure chicken is coated, seal bag and then place in refrigerator.
- I think it tastes best when marinated for at least 4 hours. But I 'm sure less is fine too.
- Grill chicken until done.
LEMON-GARLIC MARINADE
This marinade works very well with Portobello mushrooms (there's enough for 4). Trim the stems and wipe the caps clean, then add them to the marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate them for twenty minutes, or up to one hour, before grilling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Puree lemon juice, oil, and anchovy fillets in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper.
LEMON PEPPER GARLIC MARINADE
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Makes plenty of marinade to inject an 8-15 pound turkey. 1. Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat until all ingredients are dissolved and well blended. Let cool to room temperature before injecting in the turkey. 2. Before putting the marinade in the injector, whisk the mixture well to emulsify all the ingredients together.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Flank steak, skirt steak, and chicken breasts are all good choices for lemon garlic marinade. These cuts are relatively thin and cook quickly, so they won't dry out in the marinade.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lemon juice and garlic will give your marinade the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to dilute it with water so it's not too acidic.
- Don't marinate the meat for too long: Over-marinating can make the meat tough. For most cuts of meat, 30 minutes to 2 hours is sufficient. If you're marinating chicken, you can marinate it for up to 24 hours.
- Use a resealable bag or container: This will help to keep the meat evenly coated in the marinade and prevent it from drying out.
- Discard the marinade after use: The marinade has been in contact with raw meat and may contain harmful bacteria. Do not reuse it.
Conclusion:
Lemon garlic marinade is a versatile and delicious way to add flavor to your favorite meats. With its bright citrusy flavor and savory garlic notes, it's sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to elevate your weeknight meal, give lemon garlic marinade a try. You won't be disappointed!
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