Best 7 Lemon Herb Marinade Recipes
Lemon herb marinade is a versatile and flavorful marinade that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes, from chicken and fish to vegetables and tofu. Made with a combination of lemon juice, herbs, and spices, this marinade imparts a bright, tangy flavor to your food. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or baking, a lemon herb marinade will help keep your food moist and tender while adding a delicious layer of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a marinade that will take your culinary creations to the next level.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON HERB MARINADE
This easy Lemon Herb Marinade can be whipped up in 10 minutes. Zesty herbs and simple ingredients work together to elevate chicken, fish or pork. Feel free to switch up the herbs you use in this Lemon Herb Marinade. For example, for a lemon-rosemary marinade, consider substituting parsley for the basil and rosemary for the thyme. A good rule of thumb when mixing up marinades is, for fish, chicken and pork, light herbal notes tend to work well. This lemon and herb marinade is not to be missed.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat.
- Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Cook meat as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
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.
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.
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 HERB MARINADE
This easy Lemon Herb Marinade can be whipped up in 10 minutes. Zesty herbs and simple ingredients work together to elevate chicken, fish or pork. Feel free to switch up the herbs you use in this Lemon Herb Marinade. For example, for a lemon-rosemary marinade, consider substituting parsley for the basil and rosemary for the thyme. A good rule of thumb when mixing up marinades is, for fish, chicken and pork, light herbal notes tend to work well. This lemon and herb marinade is not to be missed.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow glass dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. Add about 1 lb meat; cover dish or seal bag, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes but no longer than 24 hours, depending on type of meat.
- Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Cook meat as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
LEMON, HERB AND OLIVE OIL MARINADE
Categories Lemon
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine garlic, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Mash to a paste with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in lemon juice, zest, herbs and oil. Use marinade within 1 to 2 hours of making. This marinade goes great with poultry, seafood, veal, pork, lamb and vegetables. Larger pieces of meat should be marinated longer. Marinate whole or half chicken or whole fish 4 to 8 hours, chicken pieces or fish steaks 1 to 2 hours, chicken breast 30 to 60 minutes and scallops or shrimp 15 to 30 minutes.
LEMON PEPPER AND HERB CHICKEN MARINADE (PANERA COPYCAT) RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by á-29897
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to combine.Use the mixture to marinate chicken before cooking
Tips:
- Preparing the marinade a day in advance allows the flavors to meld and deeply penetrate the meat, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
- To tenderize tougher cuts of meat, marinate them for longer periods, up to 24 hours.
- To prevent the marinade from diluting, pat the meat dry before marinating. This helps the marinade adhere better to the meat's surface.
- If using a citrus-based marinade, avoid marinating the meat for too long, as the acids in the citrus can "cook" the meat and make it tough.
- Use a non-reactive container for marinating, such as a glass or stainless steel bowl. Avoid using aluminum or cast iron containers, as they can react with the acids in the marinade and alter the flavor of the meat.
Conclusion:
Marinating meat is an excellent technique to enhance its flavor, tenderize it, and add moisture. By following the tips and suggestions provided in this article, you can create delicious and flavorful marinated dishes at home. Experiment with different marinade recipes to find the ones that suit your taste preferences and enjoy the culinary delights that marinating has to offer.
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